by Becky Robert | Aug 18, 2009 | Special Interest, Sustainability Topics
When pursing a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for new construction, as the Scott Arboretum is doing with the Wister Center, even the trash plays an important role. The program is called job-site recycling and recycles all materials...
by Becky Robert | Aug 13, 2009 | Happenings, Scott in the News
This July Martha Stewart’s gardener, Shaun Kass, attended the Woody Plant Conference. Check out his images and thoughts on the conference and the Scott Arboretum on Martha’s blog. You can attend the Woody Plant Conference in July 2010. Learn all about...
by Becky Robert | Aug 10, 2009 | Garden Practices
Propagating cacti can seem like a daunting task, but with a good pair of gloves it is a simple process. It is recommended that you propagate your cacti in late spring with the arrival of warmer, drier weather. This allows plants plenty of time to get established...
by Becky Robert | Jul 30, 2009 | Scott in the News, Sustainability Topics
This month the Wister Center received the Green Building of America award. This award is given by Real Estate and Construction Review to projects that are “unique and challenging,” projects other architects could “learn from” with advanced...
by Becky Robert | Jul 27, 2009 | Pests & Diseases, Special Interest
We are excited about weevils at the Scott Arboretum. The stem-boring weevil, Rhinoncomimus latipes, has been found throughout the Arboretum nibbling on the invasive mile-a-minute weed, Polygonum perfoliatum. Mile-a-minute weed is an annual Asian vine that has invaded...
