“garden of ideas”
to sustain the body, enchant the eye, and soothe the spirit

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Scott Associates Fall Celebration

Join Scott Associates for this festive reception and inspiring lecture with Tom Coward, head gardener at Garvetye Manor in England. In this talk, he will discuss the history of this fascinating garden and explain the work involved in growing for one of the finest restaurants in the UK.

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Virtual Tour

Explore the gardens before you arrive. Explore by:

  • season
  • collections
  • gardens

From Our Blog: Garden Seeds

Find a Plant with the Arboretum Navigator

Locate woody plants (shrubs & trees), dedicated benches, and create personalized tours using our searchable database.

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Enjoy access to more horticultural lectures, unlimited access to our horticultural library (full of over 1,300 books and thousands of magazines and catalogs), as well as trips to other beautiful gardens across our globe by becoming a Scott Associate.