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...
by Becky Robert | May 22, 2012 | Special Interest, Video
As we near the end of May, Swarthmore College is diligently preparing for its most sacred ceremony, commencement. This celebration is held in our masterpiece of artful gardens, the Scott Outdoor Amphitheater. Watch the latest addition in our Artful Garden series and...
by Becky Robert | May 15, 2012 | Happenings
We had a great time at the Members Plant Exchange and Sale this weekend. Thank you to the 72 members who contributed plants and the 102 members who participated. 2,708 plants were exchanged. Check out Heidi Sentivan’s post on her “haul” from the exchange and how she...
by Becky Robert | May 10, 2012 | Special Interest, Video
As the world looks to Philadelphia to celebrate the collection of Albert and Laura Barnes, we also want to celebrate their appreciation of the art form of gardening. While Albert Barnes was assembling his paintings and other objets d’art in the 1920 and 30s, his...
by Becky Robert | Apr 24, 2012 | Happenings, Special Interest
With the arrival of warm weather, everyone is out enjoying the gardens. Families can be seen picnicking under the cherry blossoms while kids are rolling down the green hill. Spontaneous games of frisbee, tag, or ball are erupting all over campus from Parrish Lawn to...
