I have been driving by the Arlington Cemetery in Drexel Hill all my life. Over the decades I had heard about a florist, a greenhouse in the cemetery and had thought it was just part of their operations. Then, a few years ago, FDC heard that they sold beautiful Christmas wreaths and such. Still, we never went to check it out ... until yesterday. I decided on my way back from Lansdowne to turn left and see.
I'm so glad I did.
This is a beautiful old greenhouse, slightly leaky in the rain, and even on a dreary day it was beautiful in an unpretentious way.
I was greeted warmly, where they apologized for the puddles and gave me a quick layout - perennials here, succulents and potted plants there, fairy gardens, and perennials out back. There was so much color!
I took my time, looking at the vegetable plants and petunias and aloe. Everything was so healthy and, well, green. There were touches of whimsy, fun little scenes along one wall of the greenhouses, including one of Excalibur. Love it!
I found a nice spider plant, just the right size for my living room shelves, and some gorgeous double bloom geraniums for my front pots.
As for the cost? Really reasonable. The geraniums were $6, and the potted spider plant was $19. Pretty good deal!
Parking is along the cemetery lane, please park along one side so others can pass by.
As it has started to rain more heavily I didn't see the perennials & shrubbery. I'll definitely be back. read more