by Becky Robert | Jul 20, 2022 | Plant of the Month
Guest Author: Summer Intern Mildred Arevalo Cleome hassleriana ‘Violet Queen’, more commonly known as the spider flower is native to South America, and now is proudly displayed in the Scott Entrance Garden. This species’ common name references its identifying features...
by Becky Robert | Jul 18, 2022 | Gardener's Almanac
Public Horticulture Intern Megan Rossman will teach us how to create photograms using two different techniques. Tune into the Gardener’s Almanac to learn what we are doing in the garden at this moment. Learn from Scott Arboretum staff which plants we are pruning,...
by Becky Robert | Jul 14, 2022 | Plant of the Week
Guest Author: Public Horticulture Intern Megan Rossman As my eyes move across a gardenscape, I like to consider the plants that give me pause. Not only for their beauty, but for the memories and associations they evoke. My selections for Plant of the Week are...
by Becky Robert | Jul 11, 2022 | Gardener's Almanac
Press flowers from the garden for year round fun. Public Horticulture Intern Megan Rossman will discuss how to choose flowers for pressing as well as book and microwave pressing techniques. Tune into the Gardener’s Almanac to learn what we are doing in the garden at...
by Becky Robert | Jul 1, 2022 | Plant of the Week
Guest Author: Summer Intern Adam Torneo Asclepias tuberosa is a species of milkweed native to North America. Also known as butterfly weed, this herbaceous perennial attracts numerous pollinators with its showy orange flowers and abundant supply of nectar. Its flowers...
