Native plants were the hot of the Mid-Atlantic Ornamental Horticulture Day that was sponsored by the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture and the Pennsylvania Horticulture Society, hosted by Longwood Gardens, and supported by the PA, DE, NJ and MD Landscape … Continued
From PSPA member Mike McGrath Some of you are aware that our son, Josh McGrath, is a member of PSPA, and has spoken at our meeting in the past. You may not know that Josh’s career in ag research started … Continued
PSPA started the new year on a health note with a lecture on Dietary Fiber and Functional Food Ingredients by Dr. Julie Hirsch, a consultant and former Director of Ingredion Materials Science and Applied Research. We all need to eat … Continued
For more than 230 years the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture has presented outstanding speakers on timely agricultural and food system topics. In this post we compile all the presentations that were made before the Society during our 2015 – … Continued
A small but enthusiastic group of Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture members joined President Dr. Michael Fidanza at the Honeybrook Golf Club on October 2, 2025 for a practical lesson in turf management at the Club in western Chester County. … Continued
On September 6, 2025, the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture officially kicked off its 2025-2026 program year by visiting Carpenters’ Hall in downtown Philadelphia. PSPA member Tom Stokes who is the archivist at the site hosted the event and provided … Continued
PSPA First Vice-President Robert Grenfell, Jr. was recently honored as is the Volunteer of the Year for the International Festival and Events Association. Robert oversees the competitive part of the Philadelphia Flower Show. He reminds us that “there are plenty … Continued
Purpose: This annual award is designed to recognize outstanding students majoring in Horticulture with the clear intent upon graduation from their undergraduate university (or after attending graduate school) of pursuing a career in one the many branches of horticulture including … Continued
A small but enthusiastic group of PSPA joined Andrew Bunting, Vice-President of the Pennsylvania Horticulture Society, on May 1, 2025 as he presented a program on the scope of the work of PHS, the number of public gardens in the … Continued
Most members of the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture live and practice agriculture in the Delaware River Basin. PSPA welcomed Elizabeth Brown, Director, External Affairs and Communications, for the Delaware River Basin Commission to its April 3, 2025 meeting at … Continued
Once again in 2025, the Philadelphia Society for the Promoting Agriculture (PSPA) will award the Fred Winter Memorial Scholarships for Excellence in Horticulture to outstanding regional college students who plan to pursue careers in horticulture. Two $3,000 scholarships will be … Continued
After going through COVID and its aftereffects, the Society has been growing again. Immediate Past Chair and Chair of the Membership Committee Arland Hotchkiss introduce the three newest members at the monthly meeting on April 3, 2025. Each of the … Continued
One of the great things about PSPA is the legacy of innovation and sustainability in agriculture since 1785. We carry on that tradition today, standing on the shoulders of those who have been leaders and members for over two centuries. … Continued
