Becky Robert, Author at Scott Arboretum

The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College

Author: Becky Robert

It is easily recognizable by its structural resemblance to a daisy, courtesy of being in the Asteraceae family, and its golden yellow petals offset by a black center.

September 1, 2021 in Plant of the Week / 0 Comments

Plants of the Week: August 30

bright red tubular flowers of the 3-6 foot tall racemes.

August 26, 2021 in Plant of the Week / 0 Comments

Plants of the Week: August 23

This exquisite banana typically showcases its subtle grandeur with a fine display of light green leaves and a dusty white pseudostem.

August 19, 2021 in Plant of the Week / 0 Comments

Plants of the Week: August 16

August 13, 2021 in Gardener's Almanac / 3 Comments

Gardener’s Almanac: Aug. 9 – Foraging in the Garden

t resembles a common edible carrot (Daucus carota), but with a few twists.

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Plants of the Week: August 2

August 6, 2021 in Gardener's Almanac / 2 Comments

Gardener’s Almanac: Aug. 2 – Building in the Vegetable Garden

Cercis canadensis ‘NC2016-2’ [Flame ThrowerⓇ] is a cultivar of native eastern redbud, a midsize understory tree with heart-shaped leaves and bright pink or purple spring blooms.

July 31, 2021 in Plant of the Week / 1 Comment

Plants of the Week: July 26

July 30, 2021 in Gardener's Almanac / 0 Comments

Gardener’s Almanac: July 26 – Vegetable Garden Design and Pest Control

Now as we approach late summer, the buds of Clethra alnifolia are hinting with the faintest pale blush pink, and have begun to open white, spikes of bottlebrush flowers.

July 24, 2021 in Plant of the Week / 0 Comments

Plants of the Week: July 19

July 23, 2021 in Gardener's Almanac / 1 Comment

Gardener’s Almanac: July 19 – Tasks for your Late July Vegetable Garden