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Nature’s Narratives: The Rambunctious Garden
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 The…
Find out more »Strategic Garden Design
The Joanne Walkovic Memorial Lecture Co-sponsored with the Hardy Plant Society/Mid-Atlantic Chapter Effective garden design is about more than just selecting the right plants and putting them in the right place. It’s also about making strategic decisions with an eye toward long-term impacts on the…
Find out more »The Winter Garden: The Basics
The Winter Garden: A Succession of Color and Fragrance Three Wednesday nights 6:30 – 8:30 pm Jan. 16: The Basics – Learn what plants flower in winter, how they do it, and where to grow them in your garden Jan. 23: Choosing the best winter-flowering…
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 »The Winter Garden: Choosing the Best Winter-flowering Trees and Shrubs
The Winter Garden: A Succession of Color and Fragrance Three Wednesday nights 6:30 – 8:30 pm Jan. 16: The Basics – Learn what plants flower in winter, how they do it, and where to grow them in your garden Jan. 23: Choosing the best winter-flowering…
Find out more »Wanderings at One: Joshua Tree to Chappaquiddick
Join Scott Arboretum staff and local gardening enthusiasts as they share travel experiences at home and abroad! In addition to learning about spectacular gardens, plants, and landscapes, you’ll get a taste of the art, cuisine, architecture, and customs of lands near and far. It’s a…
Find out more »Tu b’Shevat Celebration and Reception
Come and learn how the Jewish faith celebrates the importance of trees at the Scott Arboretum. Tu b'Shevat (Jewish New Year of the Trees, anticipation of spring) holiday activities include a nature walk, Seder (a participatory Jewish ritual appreciating plants and exploring their spiritual teachings),…
Find out more »Winter Celebration: Transforming the Landscape through the Millennia
Come in from the cold and enjoy a pre-lecture cocktail or glass of wine with friends. Learn from Mariann Smith how, for thousands of years, human beings have reshaped nature to create dwellings, spiritual centers, burial grounds, and other types of communal spaces. We will…
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 »The Winter Garden: Choosing the Best Winter-flowering Perennials and Bulbs
The Winter Garden: A Succession of Color and Fragrance Three Wednesday nights 6:30 – 8:30 pm Jan. 16: The Basics – Learn what plants flower in winter, how they do it, and where to grow them in your garden Jan. 23: Choosing the best winter-flowering…
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