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Excursion: Kykuit: The Rockefeller Estate and Untermyer Park and Gardens
Our first stop of the day will be at Kykuit: The Rockefeller Estate in Sleepy Hollow, New York. We will take a guided two hour and fifteen minute tour described as the “garden lover’s delight,” visiting the Italian garden and Adam and Eve fountain area,…
Find out more »Nature’s Narratives: On Trails: an Exploration
Join fellow garden enthusiasts and book lovers as they discuss books about plants, nature, and the environment. “Nature’s Narratives” is a book discussion group sponsored by the Scott Arboretum where readers come together to discuss a book once a month and share in the reading experience. Appalachian…
Find out more »Excursion: US Botanic Garden and the Mary Livingston Ripley Garden
October is a perfect time to visit gardens on the National Mall in Washington, DC! Our first stop will be with Jim Adams, former Scott Arboretum Curatorial Intern, who is now the Horticulture Manager at the US Botanic Garden. With Jim and Plant Curator Bill…
Find out more »Growing Gorgeous Peonies
Co-sponsored with the Mid-Atlantic Peony Society Carol Adelman of Adelman Peony Gardens in Salem, Oregon, will present an illustrated lecture about her experience growing peonies to sell as cut flowers and as plants. She will cover all aspects of peony culture (siting, soils, planting, and…
Find out more »Perennial Plant Conference
This popular day-long conference is hosted in the Delaware Valley of Pennsylvania, an area with a rich garden history. The conference covers a variety of topics of interest to horticulturists and avid gardeners. This conference is co-sponsored by Chanticleer, Longwood Gardens, the Hardy Plant Society/Mid-Atlantic…
Find out more »Scott Associates Fall Celebration
The garden at Gravetye Manor was first established in 1885 by the revolutionary gardener and writer William Robinson. Central to his creation is a 1.5-acre elliptic walled garden, which was perfectly designed to produce fruit and vegetables for the estate. After a period of neglect,…
Find out more »When God Was a Bird: A Mixed Media Presentation and Reception
Join us for a presentation by Mark Wallace, Swarthmore College Professor of Religion and Environmental Studies, who will discuss his newly published book When God Was a Bird. In a time of rapid climate change and species extinction, what role have the world’s religions played in ameliorating―or…
Find out more »Autumn Highlights Tour
Explore the Scott Arboretum’s plant collections with staff. This tour is geared for gardeners from beginners to experts. The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled. For more…
Find out more »Healthy Gardens: For People and the Environment
Co-sponsored with the Association of Professional Landscape Designers Our featured speaker will be Holly Shimizu, who will focus on great examples of gardens that are not only beautiful but also provide healthy habitats for a multitude of beneficial wildlife. Speaking from personal experience, Holly will…
Find out more »Autumn Highlights Tour
Explore the Scott Arboretum’s plant collections with staff. This tour is geared for gardeners from beginners to experts. The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled. For more…
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