by Becky Robert | Feb 5, 2009 | Garden Plants, Sustainability Topics
The other day I was speaking with a member of the Scott Arboretum about how she had the pleasure of witnessing a flock of robins descend on her planting of winterberry, Ilex verticillata, and remove every berry in sight within 45 minutes. You can imagine my delight...
by Becky Robert | Feb 2, 2009 | Scott in the News, Sustainability Topics
Check out Andrew Bunting’s interview with TotallyHer and get some tips on sustainable gardening. Also visit the sustainable section of the Scott Arboretum website to learn about different sustainable practices and techniques for your garden.
by Becky Robert | Jan 16, 2009 | Garden Plants, Garden Practices, Sustainability Topics, Video
Learn about the process and the plants used to plant Swarthmore College and Scott Arboretum’s third green roof. Building a Green Roof: Part 4: Planting an Extensive Green Roof Learn about the process of planting of an extensive green roof as well as the plants...
by Becky Robert | Jan 13, 2009 | Garden Design, Sustainability Topics, Video
This past fall the Scott Arboretum and Swarthmore College installed their third green roof on Kemp Hall. Check out the three videos below to learn more about the process of installing a green roof. Building a Green Roof: Part 1: An Introduction Learn about the many...
by Becky Robert | Jan 9, 2009 | Garden Plants, Video
Check out our video about the life of the Bender oak and why the Scott Arboretum memorialized this majestic tree.
