by Megan Rossman | Aug 15, 2025 | Plant of the Week
Guest Author: Zoe James, 2025 Summer Horticulture Intern Pinus densiflora ‘Burke’s Red Variegated’ – Japanese red pine One of the most captivating sights in the Pinetum this summer is Pinus densiflora ‘Burke’s Red Variegated’. Before I...
by Megan Rossman | Aug 13, 2025 | Plant of the Week
Guest Author: Olivia Colangelo, 2025 Summer Horticulture Intern I know as plant enthusiasts we all get excited about those early-blooming flowers. It is a sure sign that spring is on its way; plants will soon wake from their slumber and offer us beautiful blooms in...
by Megan Rossman | Aug 4, 2025 | Plant of the Week
Guest Author: Moss Graves, 2025 Summer Education Intern Lycoris squamigera – surprise lily I met a gardener while on a summer stroll last year, and he laughed after I asked about how his humid day of gardening was going, “everything is great, I get to work...
by Megan Rossman | Jul 28, 2025 | Plant of the Week
Guest author: Katrien de Waard, 2025-2026 Public Horticulture Intern Acer henryi – Henry’s maple We have a plethora of native maples that dazzle the fall foliage scene; drawing attention alongside the feathery threadleaf Japanese maples. However, I was really...
by Megan Rossman | Jul 23, 2025 | Plant of the Week
Guest author: Jake Cammarota, 2025 Summer Horticulture Intern Sorghastrum nutans ‘Golden Sunset’- Indian grass When in the John W. Nason Garden at the Scott Arboretum & Gardens, there are many large-leaved plants, tall plants, and spreading plants. While...
