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...
by Becky Robert | Apr 12, 2012 | Garden Design, Special Interest
Our region is abuzz about art. Swarthmore College is preparing for Arts Weekend on campus. The city of Philadelphia is preparing for the opening of the Barnes Foundation on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Here at the Scott Arboretum, we have finalized our Art in the...
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...
