Parks & GardensHorticulture Certificate Program
At The Barnes Arboretum at Saint Joseph’s University
Merion Station
🌿"the experience is intoxicating" (June visitor)
🪑Student-crafted benches throughout the grounds
🏛️Original Barnes Foundation grounds
Wander a century-old fern garden with rare species planted by Laura Barnes herself, then settle in by the babbling brook with a book. This two-year certificate program turns that plant obsession into real horticultural chops.
Historic fern collection
Free public garden
Peaceful city escape
Teaching arboretum
Parks & GardensHorticulture Certificate Program
At The Barnes Arboretum at Saint Joseph’s University
Merion Station
🌿"the experience is intoxicating" (June visitor)
🪑Student-crafted benches throughout the grounds
🏛️Original Barnes Foundation grounds
Wander a century-old fern garden with rare species planted by Laura Barnes herself, then settle in by the babbling brook with a book. This two-year certificate program turns that plant obsession into real horticultural chops.
Historic fern collection
Free public garden
Peaceful city escape
Teaching arboretum