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November 2019
Thanksgiving Table Arrangements
Join Scott Arboretum gardener Susan Romero to create a gorgeous arrangement for your Thanksgiving table with fresh autumn greens and flowers. Susan will lead a demonstration on how to choose the best plant materials and creatively display them to make your table a conversation piece.…
Find out more »December 2019
Green Wreaths Workshop
Session A: Thur., Dec. 5, 2 – 4 pm (Sold Out) Session B: Thur., Dec. 5, 7 – 9 pm (Sold Out) Session C: Fri., Dec. 6, 10 am – 12 pm Session D: Fri., Dec. 6, 2 – 4 pm Wister Center Create a…
Find out more »January 2020
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…
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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 »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
Plant Portraits: Exciting New Additions at the Scott Arboretum
Hold Fri., Mar. 27 for bad weather date Join Scott Arboretum curator Mary Tipping to learn in-depth information about new woody and perennial plants recently added to the Scott collection. Participants will receive a comprehensive handbook filled with fact sheets and photos covering the plants…
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