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...
by Becky Robert | Nov 1, 2011 | Garden Plants
The native aromatic aster ‘Raydon’s Favorite’ is our favorite too. Symphyotrichum oblongifolium ‘Raydon’s Favorite’ has been turning heads with its dramatic floral display along the Arboretum parking lot since September. “These New England asters at Swarthmore knocked...
by Becky Robert | Oct 13, 2011 | Scott in the News
Thank you for the rave reviews! Forbes has named Swarthmore among the most beautiful campuses in the country. They noted our “meticulously” tended grounds and our three green roofs. Travel & Leisure cited our “idyllic gardens of hydrangea,...
by Becky Robert | Oct 12, 2011 | Plant of the Week
The late summer and early autumn garden wouldn’t be complete without salvias. Salvia leucantha ‘Santa Barbara’ is a compact cultivar of the Mexican bush sage. Lavender flowers and purple calyces provide contrast against the white stems of the inflorescence. The plant...
