We are about a month away from the 2009 Scott Associates' Plant Sale and we are excited about all...
Garden Seeds: Scott Arboretum & Gardens' Blog
Green Building of America award
This month the Wister Center received the Green Building of America award. This award is given by...
Encyclopedia of Herbs and Their Uses
As so many Dorling Kindersley books do, this encyclopedia of herbs offers the reader both the...
Excited about Weevils
We are excited about weevils at the Scott Arboretum. The stem-boring weevil, Rhinoncomimus...
Apios americana
If you are a native plant fan, you should be familiar with Apios americana (A. tuberosa), the...
Mike Dirr Visits
On July 8th we were paid a surprise visit by internationally known plantsman, Mike Dirr. Mike was...
Aesculus parviflora
The other week I was working with Arboretum Assistant, Steven Taub when we noticed a large...
Rose Rosette Disease
If you have visited the Dean Bond Rose Garden this growing season, you may have noticed a large...
Native Trees for North American Landscapes
Guy Sternberg was the first president of the International Oak Society and is a life member of the...
Clematis Wilt
This month you may have noticed shriveling of some stems on your clematis, while others of us have...
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...