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June 13
Guided Tour: A Walk with the Curator
Sunday, June 13, 2:30 to 3:30 pm
Tours depart from the Scott Arboretum Offices and are free and open to the public.
Join Curator Andrew Bunting for an in-depth look at the collections, gardens, and plant selections. He will discuss the most recent accessions acquired for the collections, why plants were removed from the collections, as well as the latest garden designs at the Scott Arboretum.
The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled. For more information, please call the Scott Arboretum offices at 610-328-8025.
June 16
Early Morning Photo Walk
Wednesday, June 16, 5 to 7am
Departs from Wister Center
Join Rhoda Maurer for an early morning photography walk highlighting seasonal features at the Scott Arboretum. By far, the best quality of natural light is available during what’s often referred to as the ‘golden hour.’ The light is not harsh but soft and casts long shadows. The skies take on a brilliant range of hues and the colors change quickly enough to reward a photographer with multiple photographs, each unique in its own way, in a very short time. When you first gather, Rhoda will give insider tips on the best places to capture good shots for that particular day. Then head out on your own for an hour and a half and conclude with others in the Wister Center to share what you have taken on your camera’s viewfinder over a cup of coffee. This casual gathering is an opportunity to have time with fellow photographers and garden lovers, share your craft, learn from others, as well as have some serious photography time in the garden. Rhoda will be available during the walk for questions and advice. Free and open to the public. Photo walks will be canceled in seriously inclement weather. No registration required, just show up!
June 17
Sunset Sippin': Blanc Franc and Fragrance
Thursday, June 17, 6 to 8 pm
Gold Medal Garden
Rain Location: Wister Center
Experience the scents of spring in the Gold Medal Garden while enjoying the company of friends and the flavors of Black Walnut Winery. Enjoy their featured wine, Blanc Franc a white wine with soft fruity flavors and a soft sweet finish among the sweet scents of sweetbay magnolia and lavender. Join us for an evening of summer tastes, scents, and friendship amid the beautiful gardens of the Scott Arboretum.
Click here to purchase tickets or call 610-328-8025.
The evening will also include a raffle for great prizes, as well as tours by Arboretum staff. Tickets are available at the entrance to the event or in advance at 610-328-8025. Tickets purchased in advance receive a free plant. The cost is $20 for members and $30 for nonmembers. These events are made possible by the support of local breweries, wineries, and distilleries.
June 19
Eco Desgin Sessions
Saturday, June 19, 10 am to 5 pm CANCELED
Gillespie Room, Wister Center
Sign up for one, a few, or all sessions
All sessions limited to 20.
Creating a Backyard Habitat
10 am – Noon
Using the gardens of the Scott Arboretum as an example, Harriet Wentz, Landscape Designer and Environmental Educator, will show you how layers of mixed shrubs and trees can create habitat for wildlife, while creating an attractive vegetative screen for privacy, noise, and/or wind. Native perennial groundcovers not only add food sources for wildlife, but also add color and cut down on maintenance when planted in drifts. Plant lists for sun, shade, moist, and dry areas to give ideas for companion plantings will be included. We will go outside rain or shine so dress for the weather!
Noon – 1 pm Break for lunch (please bring your own)
Ornamental Pond Design: Elegant and Worry Free
1 – 2 pm
Rob Grayston, who has installed and maintained ornamental ponds throughout the Brandywine Valley, will discuss how to create an easy-to-maintain ornamental pond. He will share expert design and installation tips, including appropriate size and depth; hints for laying liners and hiding mechanics; details on connecting the pump system; and more information on pond maintenance. Different coping materials will be discussed. A plant list for healthy ponds will be included.
Vegetable Gardening: High Yield in a Small Space
2:30 – 3:30 pm
Shane Morgan, Landscape Designer and vegetable gardener extraordinaire, will discuss how to use small spaces and containers for successful vegetable gardening. She will go over companion planting, use of flowers, cool and warm season plants, and herbs. Plant lists, seed and fruit sources, and a suggested reading list will be included.
Garden Lighting: Low Voltage, Artful Designs
4 – 5 pm
Rob Grayston will demonstrate how Eco Design installs artful landscape lighting using a low voltage system. He will review the fundamentals of creating dramatic outdoor lighting effects. Several different types of lights will be shown and a list of the lighting fixtures will be available.
Eco Design Registration fee:
CANCELED
Visit www.ecodesignmanage.com to view biographies for Harriet Wentz, Rob Grayston, and Shane Morgan.
June 19
Guided Tour: Green Roof
Saturday, June 19, 10 to 11:30 am
Tours depart from the Scott Arboretum Offices and are free and open to the public.
Learn about the inner workings, benefits, and beauty of green roofs while exploring the three we have at the Arboretum. Please note the level of difficulty on these tours is higher than others we offer;a brisk walk and several steps are required to reach the final roof. Children under the age of 12 are not permitted on the roofs.
The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled. For more information, please call the Scott Arboretum offices at 610-328-8025.
June 21
Tactile Tour
Monday, June 21, 5 to 7 pm
Tours depart from the Scott Arboretum Offices and are free and open to the public.
Join Becky Robert and experience the Scott Arboretum with your sense of touch. Tactile tours lead visitors through the gardens by feeling the texture, and taking in the scents of plants growing in our gardens. These tours are geared toward but not limited to, blind or partially sighted individuals. This program is a part of Independence starts here! in partnership with ArtReach.
The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled. For more information, please call the Scott Arboretum offices at 610-328-8025.
June 23
Bus Trip: Gardens of Milford, Pennsylvania
Wednesday, June 23, departs at 7:30 am, approx. return 7 pm SOLD OUT
Departs from the Scott Arboretum offices
Join Betsy Gullan and Julie Jenney for a journey to historic Milford. Although Milford is just one square mile, it is a great attraction for antique collectors, outdoor recreation, and small town charm. Perched on the bank of the Delaware River, Milford is fascinating sporting lovely houses, appealing shops and restaurants, museums, and other attractions. Locals brag that conservation began here. First we will visit Grey Towers, home and gardens of Gifford Pinchot – eminent conservationist, twice governor of Pennsylvania, and first chief of the US Forest Service. After a guided tour of his home and gardens, we’ll lunch at the newly restored Hotel Frauchère before visiting the farm of Richard Snyder on Llama Lane. Mr. Snyder, co-owner of Hotel Frauchère and an important figure in the restoration of Milford, has a herd of 69 llamas plus a large organic vegetable garden, a source of fresh vegetables served at the hotel. Before leaving the area, we will visit a small private garden in town and also Remembrance Place, a small garden that is a greening project of the Milford Garden Club. Lunch and entrance fee to Grey Towers included in cost of trip. Limited to 35. Membership to the Scott Arboretum is required to attend excursions.
Member registration fee: $105
SOLD OUT
Betsy Gullan administered domestic and foreign trips for the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society for 26 years. The Scott Arboretum is excited to have her expertise in planning the trip listed here. Stay tuned for more!
June 26
Guided Tour: June Bloom
Saturday, June 26, 10 to 11:30 am
Tours depart from the Scott Arboretum Offices and are free and open to the public.
Join Julie Jenney, Educational Programs Coordinator, for a free tour of the Scott Arboretum. Explore the plethora of blossoms at the Scott Arboretum during the start of summer. The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled. For more information, please call the Scott Arboretum offices at 610-328-8025.
