by Becky Robert | Mar 13, 2012 | Garden Plants, Happenings, Scott in the News
Our mild winter has jump started some of our spring plants including Magnolia denduata ‘Swarthmore Sentinel’. This Yulan magnolia selected for its upright habit typically blooms at the end of March to early April. The creamy white blooms have been making an attractive...
by Becky Robert | Jan 4, 2012 | Garden Plants
During the winter chill, gardeners are often caught daydreaming of warm weather and the colors of spring. We fantasize about all the great plants we can add to our gardens including experimenting with new and usual ones. At the Scott Arboretum we also experiment with...
by Becky Robert | Nov 29, 2011 | Garden Plants, Happenings
As the leaves fall and vibrant colors fade, the stalwarts of the garden take center stage. Blending pleasantly into the background during the growing season, evergreens provide that splash of green we seek in the dreary winter months. A staple found in many gardens...
by Becky Robert | Nov 10, 2011 | Plant of the Week
Quercus coccinea, near Clothier Hall, is a member of the red oak group common throughout the eastern half of North America, particularly along dry, sandy slopes of the Appalachian forests. Known as the scarlet oak, Q. coccinea is commonly planted as an ornamental tree...
by Becky Robert | Nov 8, 2011 | Sustainability Topics
Recently Nicole Selby, our gardener leading the organic lawn effort, interviewed with local garden reporter Virginia Smith of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Nicole discussed upon our philosophy, efforts, and challenges to date. How is it working? The 2011 growing season...
