by Becky Robert | Apr 10, 2020 | Creative Corner, Special Interest
Gardening, caring for houseplants, planning or planting balcony containers, or enjoying your blooming daffodils and tulips – these are all great sources of relaxation and distraction in these trying times. But what to do on rainy days? Color the garden! Our...
by Becky Robert | Apr 8, 2020 | #BranchOut
April is National Gardening Month. Celebrate with some great seed starting tips. Join us for #BranchOut, a digital learning series from the Scott Arboretum. Improve your gardening skills with how-to tutorials, learn more with in-depth plant discussions, and explore...
by Becky Robert | Apr 1, 2020 | #BranchOut
Camellia japonica ‘April Dawn’ is a good camellia for those who do not know what they want. “Here you get it all; pink and white (blooms).” commented Susan McGinley, Scott Arboretum gardener. Join us for more #BranchOut each week. #BranchOut is...
by Becky Robert | Dec 9, 2019 | Pests & Diseases
Guest Author: Kayonna Tindle, student garden coordinator What is a spotted lanternfly? The spotted lanternfly or Lycorma delicatula is an invasive arthropod species of the planthopper family. These insects undergo four instar stages as nymphs before reaching...
by Becky Robert | Nov 7, 2019 | Garden Plants
Fall-blooming camellias are having their best season in the Delaware Valley yet. Traditionally the Southern Belles of the plant world, the Scott Arboretum has been growing and testing the new cold hardy cultivars since 2011. These shade-loving shrubs are...
