by Becky Robert | Apr 9, 2009 | Pests & Diseases
Now is a good time of year to scout your trees and shrubs for insects because there is no foliage present to hide insects living on the stems or branches. An insect not known to survive Pennsylvania winters, except for the Philadelphia region, is Indian wax scale,...
by Becky Robert | Mar 26, 2009 | Sustainability Topics
On Sunday, March 15, Dr. Peter H. Raven gave a very thought-provoking acceptance speech for the 2009 Scott Medal and Award where he was recognized for his outstanding national contribution to the science and the art of gardening. Described by Time magazine as a...
by Becky Robert | Mar 19, 2009 | Happenings, Special Interest
Last May, Scott Wade, State Coordinator of the Champion Tree Program for Pennsylvania, gave a tour to our volunteers of some of the state champion trees in our region. At the time none of the trees at the Scott Arboretum had been measured to see if they qualified for...
by Becky Robert | Mar 13, 2009 | Garden Plants
This time of year the weather flits between winter and spring temperatures. Gardeners delight as a warmer, sunny day opens crocus and snowdrop flowers, encourages the bloom of hellebores, and swells the buds of cherry trees. During these days of varying temperatures,...
by Becky Robert | Mar 5, 2009 | On the Road Again…, Special Interest, Sustainability Topics
Last Friday when I reported to the Pennsylvania Convention Center for my volunteer shift at the Philadelphia Flower Show, exhibitors and vendors were in flurry of activity putting the final touches on their displays for the 2009 show opening the next day. Prior to...
