In celebration of Arbor Day, let discuss the amazing native American Hornbeam, Carpinus...
Garden Seeds: Scott Arboretum & Gardens' Blog
Inspiration from the Turn of Century American Garden Movement
Spring is a time to be inspired. Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is currently...
Plants of the Week: April 13
Crocus tommasinianus The Cherry Border is currently overflowing with these early bulbs. The color...
Color All Season
As a child I was mesmerized by the vivid colors of tulips, lupines, delphiniums, and oriental...
Plants of the Week: March 30
Rohdea japonica One can come to rely on foliage in a garden for color and texture that lasts...
Plants of the Week: March 23
Eranthis hyemalis When I think “spring ephemeral,” Eranthis hyemalis is always the first flower...
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...