February 8, 2023
Bonus Ep:
A Conversation w/ Andrew Bunting
Vice President Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Andrew Bunting, VP of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society talks about this year’s garden trends, the Philadelphia Flower Show and he plays a quick round of This or That!
Episode Guest
Andrew Bunting
BIO: Andrew Bunting is Vice President of Horticulture and leads the utilization of planting and design to promote environmentally sound gardening practices at Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. Andrew has elevated each of the departments he oversees and has increased the brand and visibility of PHS through their respective work.
Andrew received his B.S. in Plant and Soil Science from Southern Illinois University. Prior to arriving at PHS, Andrew worked at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Chanticleer Garden, and the Scott Arboretum for a tenure of 27 years. He has received the American Public Gardens Association’s Professional Citation, Chanticleer Scholarship in Professional Development, and the Certificate of Merit from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. He also serves on the Board of Magnolia Society International. Andrew published his first book in 2015, “The Plant Lover’s Guide to Magnolias.”
Andrew enjoys bird watching, travel and, of course, gardening.
Andrew Bunting, VP of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society talks about this year’s garden trends, the Philadelphia Flower Show and he plays a quick round of This or That!
Every year the PA Horticultural Society makes their predictions about what might start trending in our gardens and Andrew joins us to talk about their 2023 predictions. From battery-powered garden tools to exotic houseplants, we cover the most exciting new trends in the gardening world!
Andrew also tells us all about the Philadelphia Flower Show, the oldest garden show of its kind and then we wrap up the show with a round of This or That. Woodchips or Leaves? Magnolias or Camellias? What will Andrew choose? You’ll find out in this special bonus episode!
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