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...
by Becky Robert | May 27, 2009 | Garden Design, Garden Plants
Every year, we re-design the area below the wall and in front of the arbor in the Terry Shane Teaching Garden. These spaces were designed to display seasonal arrangements of annuals, tropicals, and tender perennials. Each year there is a different theme to the garden....
