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January 2020
Nature’s Narratives: The Moth Snowstorm: Nature and Joy
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 their reading experience. In The…
Find out more »Winter Highlights Tour
Experience the beauty of the winter garden with Scott Arboretum 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…
Find out more »A Winter Celebration: Adventures Above and Below Ground
Come in from the cold and enjoy a pre-lecture cocktail or glass of wine with friends. Learn how caves have been used by people and animals for thousands of years for shelter, burials, religious ceremonies, links to the underworld, and art with Thomas Hawkins. More…
Find out more »Winter Highlights Tour
Experience the beauty of the winter garden with Scott Arboretum 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…
Find out more »Microgreens: The History and Production Methods
Hold Wed., Feb. 5 for bad weather date Learn about the world of microgreens and the extraordinary flavor and nutrition they provide with Phyllis Hanson of Solrig Farm based in Ardmore. During this class Phyllis will approach the microgreen from the expansive idea that it…
Find out more »February 2020
A Bountiful Year: Six Seasons of Beauty from Brandywine Cottage
The Joanne Walkovic Memorial Lecture Co-sponsored with the Hardy Plant Society/Mid-Atlantic Chapter David Culp will discuss his new book about his exquisite garden, Brandywine Cottage. David’s book from Timber Press will feature a focus for each month, including recipes, a garden to-do list, flower arrangements, and…
Find out more »Composting with Manure Worms
Hold Sat., Feb. 8 for bad weather date Local plantsman, horticulturist, and owner of The Gardener's Arms Thomas Hawkins is very enthusiastic about composting with his voracious manure worms! Learn with him how to reduce your global footprint by having worms take care of your…
Find out more »Nature’s Narratives: Wild Ones
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. Wild…
Find out more »What is That??? Plant Identification and Plant Names
Hold Fri., Feb. 21 for bad weather date This class, with Scott Arboretum’s coordinator of horticulture Jeff Jabco, is designed for gardeners who want to improve their scientific knowledge of plants relative to plant morphology and anatomy (leaves, buds, stems, flowers) and the terms used…
Find out more »March 2020
Nature’s Narratives Feral: Searching for Enchantment on the Frontiers of Rewilding
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. In…
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