by Liz Haegele | Aug 20, 2008 | Garden Plants
While enjoying a glass of wine in Becky Robert’s garden one evening last week, I spotted a small shrub with dark maroon, almost purple, leaves. I was excited to realize upon further inspection that it was a newer cultivar of one of my favorite native shrubs,...
by Liz Haegele | Jul 23, 2008 | Garden Plants, Special Interest
I’m not a big fan of gardening in the heat and humidity, but something I really appreciate at this time of year is relaxing in the garden as it transforms from day to evening. Experiencing the garden in the evening can offer a whole new perspective on the value...
by Liz Haegele | Jul 3, 2008 | Book Reviews
By Richard Preston Richard Preston’s The Wild Trees: A Story of Passion and Daring is a story of Northern California’s redwood forests and the exceptional people who have devoted their lives to their exploration. This book is rewarding as an information...
by Liz Haegele | Jun 9, 2008 | Garden Plants, Happenings
I take the train to work, and every morning I get off the train and begin walking to the Scott offices from the very bottom of Magill Walk. Every day I am amazed at the beauty of this allée and am humbled by the age and size of some of the oaks. Magill Walk was...
by Liz Haegele | May 29, 2008 | Book Reviews
By Stanley Kunitz with Genine Lentine Twice named as the U.S. Poet Laureate, Stanley Kunitz is not only a distinguished and celebrated poet, but he was also an avid gardener up until his death at age 100. This book, a new addition to the Scott Arboretum Horticultural...
