by Becky Robert | Oct 24, 2012 | Pests & Diseases, Sustainability Topics
Last month while inspecting the green roof, Gardener Lars Rasmussen noticed extensive damage to the plantings on the roof. It appeared as if someone had come along, pulled up the sedum, and began digging in the soil. On a subsequent visit, gardeners startled crows...
by Becky Robert | Sep 26, 2012 | Scott in the News, Special Interest
On Saturday, September 29, 2012 the Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College along with over 1,400 venues will participate in the eighth annual Museum Day Live! Visitors to the Arboretum can pick up a free gift in the Wister Center from 11 am to 3 pm that day as well as...
by Becky Robert | Sep 4, 2012 | Garden Plants
As newly crowned Olympic gold medalists make their media tours across the US, other less successful Olympians rededicate themselves to the pursuit of gold. As a gardener, you can also strive for gold in the garden. This gold will not result in an interview on the...
by Becky Robert | Aug 7, 2012 | Scott in the News, Special Interest
We want to take a moment to congratulate Andrew Bunting for winning the 2012 Professional Citation award from the American Public Gardens Association (APGA) and the Certificate of Merit from the Pennsylvania Horticulture Society (PHS) this summer. These awards...
by Becky Robert | Jun 26, 2012 | Garden Design, Scott in the News
Take a tour of the Scott Arboretum as seen by a designer. Garden Designer and Blogger Donna notes the use and design of our spaces, much of which can be implemented on a smaller, intimate scale. Part of Scott Arboretum’s mission is to “to help horticulture by visual...
