by Becky Robert | Jul 10, 2008 | Garden Plants, Happenings
Monarda graces every list which identifies plants that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. The small plot in my own front yard has been a frequent stop for some local ruby-throated hummingbirds. This North American genus, Monarda, was named for Dr. Nicolas Monardas,...
by Becky Robert | Jul 9, 2008 | Garden Design
Gardens are always changing. As the trees grow, your sunny spots turn into shady locations. With the demise of a shade tree, your luscious shade garden is exposed to the harsh summer sun and you will have to rethink that area of your garden. The Terry Shane Teaching...
by Becky Robert | Jul 2, 2008 | Containers, Garden Design, Garden Practices, Sustainability Topics
In 2005, the Scott Arboretum began experimenting with hardy containers. These containers are left in place year-round and do not require annual replanting. As a result of the successful first hardy containers planted around Pearson Hall, the Arboretum planted 9 more...
by Becky Robert | Jun 17, 2008 | Happenings
The college will begin an infrastructure repair project and electrical transformer upgrade to Willets next week, June 23rd through August 15th, 2008. The parking lot and driveway adjacent to the Scott Arboretum office will be closed for the duration of the project....
by Becky Robert | Jun 5, 2008 | Garden Plants
Over the past two years, the Arboretum has added over 25 new clematis to our collection. These queens of climbers can most often be seen growing up mailboxes and lamp posts. Some of the more fascinating additions to the Arboretum collections are of the small-flowered...
