by Becky Robert | Jun 18, 2009 | Garden Practices, Happenings
During the month of June, gardens all over the greater Philadelphia area are celebrating the World’s Largest Garden Party. With graduation and father’s day celebrations, you may find yourself holding a garden party this month too. Here are some tips and...
by Becky Robert | Jun 13, 2009 | Garden Plants
If asked when is the best time to see rhododendrons in the Delaware Valley, most people answer mid-May. This is just a portion of the show at the Scott Arboretum. Dramatic displays of voluptuous rhododendron blooms enliven the Rhododendron Collection, the Crum Woods ,...
by Becky Robert | Jun 12, 2009 | Garden Practices, Sustainability Topics
This week with severe thunderstorms, spontaneous downpours, and overflowing storm drains, it has reinforced the importance of storm water management. It is important to prevent as much runoff from storm water on your property as possible to allow for the replenishment...
by Becky Robert | Jun 4, 2009 | Garden Plants
The answer is Rhododendron. In 1834 confronted with conundrum of evergreen azaleas, botanist George Don abolished Linnaeus’s genus Azalea and lumped it into Rhododendron. Since then botanists have officially discontinued the use of Azalea. While the botanists...
by Becky Robert | Jun 1, 2009 | Happenings, Sustainability Topics
Over the past several months, staff, volunteers, and visitor have been able to watch the construction progress on the Wister Education Center and Greenhouse. During the winter months we observed how large concrete truck delivered 8,038 lbs of concrete to form the...
