Garden Supervisor Chuck Hinkle and his team demonstrate how to thin your shrubs. Tune into the...
Garden Seeds: Scott Arboretum & Gardens' Blog
Plant of the Month: Araucaria araucana
Eventually A. araucana develops a tall, slender umbrella form, the trademark look of the species....
Plants of the Week: January 17
The Chinese photinia (Photinia serrulata) is an unsuspecting member of the Rosaceae family with a...
Plants of the Week: November 8
Fall-blooming camellias are in peak bloom, and this season has been especially floriferous! One...
Plants of the Week: August 30
Guest Author: Ellie Hollo Rudbeckia hirta, black-eyed Susan, is one of my favorite summer...
Plants of the Week: August 23
Guest Author: Julia Hackstie Tall spires of Lobelia cardinalis (cardinal flower) will greet you...
Plants of the Week: August 16
Guest Author: Hailey Dunbar Ensete glaucum, the snow banana, is one of the seven current species...
Gardener’s Almanac: Aug. 9 – Foraging in the Garden
Summer Intern Hailey Dunbar shares some tips on foraging in the garden. Tune into the Gardener’s...
Plants of the Week: August 2
Guest Author: Ellie Hollo Seseli gummiferum, moon carrot is a biennial member of the Apiaceae...
Gardener’s Almanac: Aug. 2 – Building in the Vegetable Garden
Horticulture Intern Joel Green gives an overview of various building projects for your vegetable...
Plants of the Week: July 26
Guest Author: Ellie Hollo Cercis canadensis ‘NC2016-2’ [Flame ThrowerⓇ] is a cultivar of native...
Gardener’s Almanac: July 26 – Vegetable Garden Design and Pest Control
Horticulture Intern Joel Paulson discusses vegetable garden design and structures to aid in pest...
Plants of the Week: July 19
Guest Author: Julia Hackstie I was first drawn to Clethra alnifolia (sweet pepperbush) in the...
Gardener’s Almanac: July 19 – Tasks for your Late July Vegetable Garden
Horticulture Intern Alex Simon provides tips for tasks in your late July vegetable garden. Tune...
Gardener’s Almanac: July 12 – Floating Flower Arrangements
Summer Intern Julia Hackstie discusses how to create a floating flower arrangement for your...
Plant of the Week: July 5
Guest Author: Hailey Dunbar Poncirus trifoliata ‘Flying Dragon’ is a pleasure to witness in any...
Plants of the Week: June 28
Guest Author: Julia Hackstie As hummingbirds make their way into our gardens these first days of...
Gardener’s Almanac: June 28 – Staking in the Garden
Assistant Horticulturist Rowan Payne-Meyer shares some tips on staking in the garden. Tune into...