by Becky Robert | May 14, 2015 | Garden Plants
The once-private garden of our first director, John Wister, has many rare horticulture gems. Upon his widow’s death, the garden was opened to the public along with all its horticultural delights. Known as a spring garden, visitors are so entranced by the daffodils and...
by Becky Robert | May 8, 2015 | Garden Plants
As our curator of 25 years, Andrew Bunting prepares to depart and pursue his new adventure at the Chicago Botanic Garden, he is ensuring his “magnolia treasures” are planted on campus. Typically when purchasing unique and unusual plants, they are only available as...
by Becky Robert | Apr 23, 2015 | Uncategorized
In celebration of Arbor Day, let discuss the amazing native American Hornbeam, Carpinus caroliniana. This native tree has seeds, buds, and catkins that are eaten by songbirds, ruffed grouse, ring-necked pheasants, bobwhites, turkeys, foxes, and gray squirrels....
by Becky Robert | Apr 20, 2015 | Garden Plants, Happenings, Special Interest
Spring is a time to be inspired. Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is currently exhibiting how the Turn of Century Garden Movement (1887-1920) inspired American impressionism. As a modern gardener it is fascinating to see the plants which inspired these...
by Becky Robert | Mar 19, 2015 | Garden Practices, Scott in the News
As the days slowly become warmer, we are all planning our garden planting for this spring. If you are considering exploring lawn alternatives this year, check out this great update from Susan Harris of Garden Rant about the lawn alternative program at the Scott...
