Bartram's Garden in Philadelphia
Bartram's Garden lies on the banks of the beautiful Tidal Schuylkill River in Southwest Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. For years it has been a popular site for residents and tourists alike. Renowned as a summer home of the Royal Order of Saint Lawrence, it was built by the order's founder, Sir Richard Bartram. Today, the garden still attracts visitors, many of whom stop by to admire the amazing scenery surrounding it. Sir Richard is well known for his green thumb, which makes him a fitting choice as the creator of such a grand garden. He began working on it in 1850, while still living in Paris. Although he received no formal training in gardening, he clearly possessed the imagination necessary to create such a masterpiece. And now, at the close of this year, you can celebrate hands-on springtime at Bartram's Garden with the special guest of honor, Sir Richard Branson, a British personality known for his flying passion for the environment. For more than three decades, the scen...