by Becky Robert | Jun 11, 2021 | Plant of the Week
Guest Author: Summer Intern Julia Hackstie Hydrangea season is here, and one of our southeastern U.S. native oakleaf hydrangeas, Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Snow Queen’, is starting to bloom on the northeast corner of Parrish Hall. The white flowers open along the...
by Becky Robert | Jun 11, 2021 | Gardener's Almanac
Summer Intern Ellie discusses how to create succulent containers. Learn more about succulents with: Propagating Succulents Part One: Haworthia and Jade Propagating Succulents Part Two: Agave and Cacti Tune into the Gardener’s Almanac each week to learn what we are...
by Becky Robert | Jun 4, 2021 | Plant of the Week
Guest Author: Summer Intern Hailey Dunbar Zelkova serrata ‘Goshiki’, commonly referred to as the Japanese zelkova, is a stunning deciduous tree that typically grows between 50-80 feet tall. Unlike other members of the elm family, this tree is resistant to Dutch elm...
by Becky Robert | Jun 4, 2021 | Gardener's Almanac
Garden Supervisor Adam Glas discusses planting and plant selection in gravel culture. Learn more about gravel culture at the Scott Arboretum here. Gravel Gardening Planting Formula Success Gravel Gardening: Swarthmore Entrance Rock Swarthmore Roundabout: Gravel...
by Becky Robert | May 21, 2021 | Gardener's Almanac
Assistant Garden Supervisor Emily Reuther talks compost tea and organic lawns. Tune into the Gardener’s Almanac each week to learn what we are doing in the garden at this moment. Learn from Scott Arboretum staff which plants we are pruning, planting, weeding and which...
