We are sad to report the passing of long-time friend and supporter Al Edling. Al was the owner of Bloodgood Nurseries in Horsham and donated his time – and plants – to our organization. His fruit trees line the driveway between the barn and farmhouse at the Penrose-Strawbridge Farm. Al and his wife Eleanor also graciously hosted our Holiday Supper at their home several years ago.
Al was born on November 15, 1938 and grew up in Roxborough. He received a BS in Ornamental Horticulture from Delaware Valley College in Doylestown. In addition to owning Bloodgood for 47 years, he was also a horticulturist for National Park Services at Independence Hall, and co-director for Job Corp in Massachusetts.
Al passed away December 10, 2016.
