by John Bickel Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’ Each year the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society...
Garden Seeds: Scott Arboretum & Gardens' Blog
Plants of the Week: December 11
Reclusive botanist George W. Letterman was twice offered Harvard professorships. He declined the...
Plant of the Week: November 20
Ilex ‘Whoa Nellie’ A brief and sudden cold-snap has decimated much of the tender greenery...
Bulbs! Fall is for Planting
The instant gratification that comes with planting perennials and annuals in an established garden...
Plants of the Week: October 16
Illicium mexicanum ‘Aztec Fire’ Mexican anise Hidden in plain sight at the corner of the Wister...
Forgotten Fabulous Fall Color Trails
Martin Forest: One of the Five Best Preserved Areas in the Crum Woods As we enter fall color...
Plants of the Week: October 9
Wikstroemia trichotoma The small, rare Wikstroemia shrub is a unique addition to any garden....
Plants of the Week: October 9
Wikstroemia trichotoma The small, rare Wikstroemia shrub is a unique addition to any garden....
Tree Preservation Efforts: Hydrovac Excavation
As major construction occurs across campus, there are several efforts ongoing to preserve our...
Plants of the Week: September 11
Cryptomeria japonica ‘Black Dragon’ Though commonly called Japanese cedar, Cryptomeria...
Tree Protection Zone
“Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” --Warren...
Plants of the Week: September 4
Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’ I keep finding myself writing about shade-loving perennials. I’ve...
A Walk through the Wister Forest
One of the Five Best Preserved Areas in the Crum Woods This February I took a walk through the...
Milkweed Bugs
Strolling in the garden at this time of year, you might be surprised to find your Asclepias spp....
Bands of Color
Some principles of good garden design emphasize the use of colored foliage to create pops of color...
Plants of the Week: August 28
Helenium autumnale ‘Salsa’ Being able to fill in gaps in the garden with a reliable, pest free,...
Plants of the Week: August 21
Phlox paniculata ‘Jeana’ As the summer wears on it can be difficult to maintain color in your...
Fall Planting Wishlist
by Melita Schmeckpeper (2017-2018 Education Intern) Fall is an ideal time for planting. I asked...