by Andrew Bunting | Aug 4, 2009 | Garden Plants
We are about a month away from the 2009 Scott Associates’ Plant Sale and we are excited about all the great plants that will be available the sale. This year’s theme is ‘New Twists on Old Favorites’, featuring new cultivars of old garden...
by Andrew Bunting | Jul 22, 2009 | Garden Plants, Happenings, Special Interest
On July 8th we were paid a surprise visit by internationally known plantsman, Mike Dirr. Mike was in the area with his wife Bonnie to lecture locally. Mike told me he enjoys coming to the Scott Arboretum because we always have the newest and most exciting plant...
by Andrew Bunting | Jun 25, 2009 | Garden Practices, Sustainability Topics
Last summer in an attempt to become more environmentally friendly we replaced our gas-powered mower with a Brill RazorCut Premium 33 Reel Mower. The spinning blade of the reel mower works purely from the power of whoever is pushing it. In the beginning, this mower...
by Andrew Bunting | May 18, 2009 | Happenings, Sustainability Topics
Today is Plant Conservation Day. Throughout the world many botanic gardens and arboreta have a strong commitment to plant conservation as part of their mission. Some institutions work with a specific genus, such as, the Atlanta Botanical Garden and their work with the...
by Andrew Bunting | Dec 16, 2008 | Garden Plants, On the Road Again…, Special Interest
About a month ago I headed up to Martha’s Vineyard for a weekend visit. Ever since my friend and colleague, Tim Boland, became Director of the Polly Arboretum in West Tisbury four years ago I have been making at least annual visits to Martha’s Vineyard....
