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Thanksgiving Table Arrangements
Join Scott Arboretum Garden Supervisor Adam Glas to create a gorgeous arrangement for your Thanksgiving table with fresh autumn greens and flowers. Adam will lead a demonstration on how to choose the best plant materials and creatively display them to make your table a conversation…
Find out more »Green Wreaths Workshop
Session A: Thur., Nov. 29, 2 – 4 pm SOLD OUT Session B: Thur., Nov. 29, 7 – 9 pm SOLD OUT Session C: Fri., Nov. 30, 10 am – noon Session D: Fri., Nov. 30, 2 – 4 pm Create a unique and festive…
Find out more »Scott Arboretum Selections: Holiday Sale
Member Shopping, 11:30 am – 1 pm Public Shopping, 1 – 3 pm Free Berries and Bark Garden Tour, 1 – 2 pm Kids Storytime 1:15 pm Gorgeous greens, holiday accents, long-lasting wreaths, living gifts, and fun for the whole family! In addition to locally…
Find out more »Berries and Bark Garden Tour
Experience the beauty of the winter garden as we highlight the great berries and bark of the winter landscape 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…
Find out more »Nature’s Narratives: The Feather Thief
Note moved to December 5 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…
Find out more »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…
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