Tucked along a pathway in the John W. Nason Garden, one is most likely to first experience the...
Garden Seeds: Scott Arboretum & Gardens' Blog
Thanks for the accolades!
Thank you for the rave reviews! Forbes has named Swarthmore among the most beautiful campuses in...
Plants of the Week: October 10
The late summer and early autumn garden wouldn’t be complete without salvias. Salvia leucantha...
Chionodoxa forbesii ‘Pink Giant’
As we approach the fall planting season, I would like to highlight a beautiful selection of...
The Spell of the Sensuous: Perception and Language in a More-Than-Human World
There is a common theme in nature and environmental writing concerning the lack of connection that...
Playing in the Dirt: a Twist
All gardeners like to play in the dirt. Well, the latest art installation on the grounds of the...
Plants of the Week -September 26
Tibouchina grandifolia is in bloom! In cooler climates the tender woody, native to Brazil, is...
An Introduction into Caricology – The Study of Sedges
The question of how much lawn is too much could be debated for hours! Critics clamor that lawns...
Monthly Stars for Your Garden
One way to approach your garden design is to say “I want to have a garden star every month—a...
Plants to Reward Patience
At the 2011 Scott Associates Plant Sale, we are celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Scott...
Plants of the Week – September 12
Rhamnus frangula Fine Line® provides a strong vertical presence in the garden. Highly dissected...
Connoisseur Plants
Connoisseur plants are often hidden gems for passionate gardeners. Plant enthusiasts delight in...
Plants of the Week – September 5
The privet honeysuckle, Lonicera pileata, is a staple shrub used extensively throughout the Scott...
Wildlife and Conservation: Ground covers
Sue Stark wrote about creating a certified wildlife habitat in her backyard. Until very recently...
Irate Irene
Hurricane Irene’s fury delivered 6 inches of rain and wind gusts reaching 52 mph, but no...
Plants of the Week – August 29
Hemigraphes alternata, seen here in a terracotta container outside the Wister Center, is also...
Wildlife and Conservation: Native Perennial Plants
Earlier, we discussed some great conservation and wildlife-friendly woody plants. Barb Elliot,...
Wildlife and Conservation: Native Woody Plants
Plenty of species, not just your human neighbors, are intrigued by what you plant in your...