This month you may have noticed shriveling of some stems on your clematis, while others of us have...
Garden Seeds: Scott Arboretum & Gardens' Blog
Electric Mower
Last summer in an attempt to become more environmentally friendly we replaced our gas-powered...
5 Garden Party Tips
During the month of June, gardens all over the greater Philadelphia area are celebrating the...
Persicaria polymorpha
Although I have just started my internship at the Scott Arboretum, I must express my sentiments...
It is Still Rhododendron Season
If asked when is the best time to see rhododendrons in the Delaware Valley, most people answer...
Controlling Storm Water Runoff
This week with severe thunderstorms, spontaneous downpours, and overflowing storm drains, it has...
Is it a Rhododendron or Azalea?
The answer is Rhododendron. In 1834 confronted with conundrum of evergreen azaleas, botanist...
Fly Ash Concrete
Over the past several months, staff, volunteers, and visitor have been able to watch the...
Taylor's Guide to Roses
Taylor's guides are known for their complete information in convenient size books. This Guide to...
Annual Monocot Border
Every year, we re-design the area below the wall and in front of the arbor in the Terry Shane...
Plant Conservation Day
Today is Plant Conservation Day. Throughout the world many botanic gardens and arboreta have a...
Rosa 'Veilchenblau'
"Roses are red; violets are blue." These words date back to 1590, from Sir Edmund Spenser's epic...
The Big Chair Returns
Last week, the classic "Big Chair" returned to its beloved spot on Parrish Beach. This icon of the...
National Public Gardens Day
It is official!! Philadelphia Mayor Nutter proclaimed May 8 as National Public Gardens Day in the...
Halesia tetraptera
While many gardeners and homeowners grow rhododendrons, many are curious about what other types of...
Confusion over Celandine
While giving a tour during Swarthmore College's Family Weekend, I was questioned about a lovely...
Museum Week
This weekend is your last opportunity to get out and enjoy Museum Week in the greater Philadelphia...
The Gardener's Peony by Martin Page
Peonies have been in cultivation for literally thousands of years. Because of this, the number of...