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....
by Becky Robert | May 12, 2009 | Happenings, Special Interest
Last week, the classic “Big Chair” returned to its beloved spot on Parrish Beach. This icon of the campus was permanently retired last spring after wear, tear, and weather final took its toll making the chair no longer safe to use. According to Vice...
by Becky Robert | May 7, 2009 | Happenings
It is official!! Philadelphia Mayor Nutter proclaimed May 8 as National Public Gardens Day in the City of Philadelphia. Celebrate with rhododendrons, azaleas, tree peonies, lilacs, and Halesia at the Scott Arboretum. National Public Gardens Day is a national day of...
by Becky Robert | May 6, 2009 | Garden Plants
While many gardeners and homeowners grow rhododendrons, many are curious about what other types of plants grow well with these spring beauties. Silverbell, Halesia tetraptera, is a great native, small tree to grow among your rhododendrons. The common name, silverbell,...
by Becky Robert | May 5, 2009 | Garden Plants, Sustainability Topics
While giving a tour during Swarthmore College’s Family Weekend, I was questioned about a lovely little yellow-flowering groundcover in the garden. The visitor knew that one type of yellow flowering groundcover blooming this time of year was an invasive and...
