Getting Started with Bulbs

In-Person Horticulture and Gardening Class

Rows of tulip bulbs arrange on top of soil.

Saturday, October 18, 2025
1:00–4:00 pm

Fee: $69

Fee for Innovators, Gardens Preferred, and Gardens Premium Members: $62

Fee includes all-day admission to the Gardens the day the class is onsite.

This class is intended as an adult learning experience. Find out more about our Family Learning experiences.

Registrations may be cancelled up to two weeks before the event, and your registration fee, less a $30 processing fee, will be refunded. Please note that refunds are not available for programs moved to scheduled inclement weather dates.

To notify us of your cancellation, email us or call 610-388-5454.

Discover the beauty and versatility of bulbs in this beginner-friendly class.

Delve into how bulbs grow, where they thrive, and how to use them in your garden. Explore popular varieties, seasonal care tips, and ways to incorporate them into the landscape for lasting impact. Each participant will take home bulbs to get started right away.

Location

The Visitor Center Auditorium

Instructor

Charles Cresson

Charles Cresson is a consulting horticulturist, writer, and avid gardener. Hedgleigh Spring, his personal garden in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, is known for its collections of rare plants, including many bulbs. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture from the University of Vermont, studied at the University of Bath in England, and worked for the Royal Horticultural Society Garden at Wisley. Cresson is the author of three books: Ornamental Trees, Rock Gardening, and Charles Cresson on the American Flower Garden.

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