As magnolia and rose flowers bloom in unison, the Arboretum has become awash with color and divine...
Garden Seeds: Scott Arboretum & Gardens' Blog
#BranchOut: Nature Rubbing
Take your leaf rubbing project to another level. Learn about deciduous and evergreen plants as...
Clematis, Roses, and Lessons Learned
This June we have been celebrating the beauty of the Dean Bond Rose Garden as it continues to give...
Plant of the Week: June 8
Spiraea media ‘SMSMBK’ (Blue Kazoo® spirea) is that great-looking yet minimal care plant....
#BranchOut: Rose Garden Gates
Learn about the fascinating stories and symbolic sculpted flowers of the Dean Bond Rose Garden...
#BranchOut: Our Favorite Roses
Find your next great rose with Adam Glas and Jeff Jabco’s favorite roses. Learn some great tips...
#BranchOut: Nature Mandalas
Practice this mindful art project with Mandie and Sophie Banks. Learn how to create mandalas from...
#BranchOut: Pricking Out – Seedling Transplanting
What are you going to do with the seedlings you have sprouted? Learn how to transplant seedlings...
Plants of the Week: May 11
A recent interest of mine has been unsung and underutilized native plants. Chiefly, I have been...
#BranchOut: Caring for Peonies Year Round
Learn tips and trick for caring for your peonies year round. Join us for #BranchOut, a digital...
Vintage Years for the Members Plant Exchange
Guest Author: Ted Patterson, 2020 Chair of Members Plant Exchange and Sale There are only a...
Color of Peonies
This time of year there are some marvelous colors in the garden including in our Tree Peony...
#BranchOut: Talking Trash
This week, we are talking trash. Learn how trash is processed as well as an art project to reuse...
Plant of the Month: Cornus florida
A native plant brightening up the Arboretum and much of the local landscape is the ever endearing...
Saruma henryi
With more treasures emerging each day, the ever-evolving character of the Terry Shane...
Plant of the Week: April 27
For most of the season Illicium anisatum ‘Pink Stars’ is a subtle, unassuming evergreen,...
#BranchOut: Spring Bulbs
We are talking all things spring bulbs from how to care for the bulbs after flowering and planning...
How to Create Flower Arrangements from the Garden
In these uncertain times, many of us are finding solace in the garden and nature. Beyond walking...


















