by Becky Robert | Jul 11, 2024 | Plant of the Week
Guest Author: Patty Lally, 2024 Summer Intern Astilbe thunbergii ‘Ostrich Plume’ Astilbe Attempting to beat the summer heat, I’ve been finding myself seeking out more shade and shade plants like Astilbe thunbergii ‘Ostrich Plume’. This herbaceous perennial...
by Becky Robert | Jun 21, 2024 | Plant of the Week
Guest Author: Seamus Lewin, 2024-2025 Public Horticulture Intern Clematis ‘Dutch Sky’ (clematis) Clematis ‘Dutch Sky’ can be found in a few places throughout the Arboretum, including in the corner of the John W. Nason Garden closest to Pearson Hall. Here it grows...
by Becky Robert | Jun 14, 2024 | Plant of the Week
Guest Author: Annarose Klinger, 2024 Summer Intern Rosa (Hybrid Rugosa Group) ‘Hunter’ As I was hunting for the most gorgeous blooms of the week, I came across the serendipitously named Rosa ‘Hunter’ at the entrance to the Dean Bond Rose Garden. This hardy shrub rose...
by Becky Robert | Jun 4, 2024 | Plant of the Week
Guest Author: Patty Lally, 2024 Summer Intern Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Ellen Huff’ As we continue to get a glimpse of the summer heat, that means it is time for hydrangea season! Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Ellen Huff’, also known as oakleaf...
by Becky Robert | Apr 2, 2024 | Gardener's Almanac
Gardener Dale Nemec discusses great planting combinations for your early spring bulbs. Learn more about planting bulbs with this Gardener’s Almanac: Controlled Chaos Bulb Planting. Tune into the Gardener’s Almanac to learn what we are doing in the garden at this...
