Eranthis hyemalis When I think “spring ephemeral,” Eranthis hyemalis is always the first flower...
Garden Seeds: Scott Arboretum & Gardens' Blog
Lawn Alternative Update
As the days slowly become warmer, we are all planning our garden planting for this spring. If you...
Plants of the Week: March 16
Adonis amurensis Winter is slowly but surely loosening its grip on the area allowing some of the...
Plants of the Week: March 9
Betula nigra Heritage® ‘Cully’ One plant that really shines in the winter is the river birch....
Croton alabamensis
Have you ever passed judgment on a plant based on a name association? Snubbed a Prunus for...
Plants of the Week: February 16
Corylus fargesii needs more praise! Farges hazelnut attributes include peeling creamy salmon-brown...
Plants of the Week: January 26
The dinner-plate-sized inflorescence of Hydrangea arborescens ‘Haas’ Halo’ is particularly...
Plants of the Week: January 12, 2015
Pinus heldreichii anchors a corner planting around the Sproul Observatory building. Bosnian pine...
Dwarf Pines
During the winter months conifers take center stage in our gardens. The textures and colors of our...
Celebrate by Planting Tree: Swarthmore College’s Sesquicentennial
As the year winds down, Swarthmore College brings the celebration of the sesquicentennial (150...
Plants of the Week: December 15
Betula costata, the Korean birch, is considered by some to be the most attractive of all the...
Message in a Bottle: Garden Holiday Gifts
Everyone is always in search for a gift with a personal touch. Why not send a garden message in a...
Plants of Week: December 1
The Japanese larch, Larix kaempferi, is native to and common throughout central and northern Japan...
Acalypha
Digging tender plants as threat of frost looms allows for a moment of reflection. With a finite...
Plants of the Week: November 10
Hamamelis ‘Fire Blaze’, thought to be a cross between Hamamelis x intermedia and H. virginiana,...
November Heat Wave
This past week we have been experiencing a November heat wave! With temperatures reaching 70...
The Bird Poop Caterpillar
This cleverly disguised caterpillar was found munching in our gardens this fall. Papilo...
Declaring War on Mulch Mounding of Trees
Mike McGrath, radio personality of You Bet Your Garden, has declared war on the practice of mulch...