by Andrew Bunting | Dec 1, 2008 | Garden Design
In August of 2005 during the national meeting of the American Conifer Society (ACS) in Philadelphia, attendees visited the Scott Arboretum for tours of our collections and for lectures. It was at this meeting that we first started discussing the possibility of the...
by Andrew Bunting | Nov 19, 2008 | Garden Plants
Throughout the Crum Woods that surrounds the campus is the native spicebush, Lindera benzoin. In very early spring the naked branches are covered with attractive, tiny, yellow flowers. Most spice bushes have chemicals in the stems and leaves which give them a spicy...
by Andrew Bunting | Nov 5, 2008 | Garden Plants, On the Road Again…
While England abounds with some of the most magical gardens on the planet, it too is rich in garden centers and specialty nurseries. After learning about a unique nursery in Severn Valley of Gloucestershire, I knew I had to visit during my annual trip to England this...
by Andrew Bunting | Oct 7, 2008 | Garden Plants, Happenings
“Cutting edge” is a phrase, especially in the plant world, that is not easily defined. For the Scott Arboretum, it represents plants that are not very well known in public gardens, private gardens, and the horticulture trade. I first saw Edgeworthia...
by Andrew Bunting | Oct 6, 2008 | On the Road Again…
Last week I headed down to Raleigh, North Carolina with local garden designer, Gary Keim and former Curatorial Intern and Head Gardener of the British Embassy, Jim Adams. We had all signed up for the JC Raulston symposium which is held every two years at the JC...
