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SUMMARY:Lecture: A Personal Guide to Bulbs through the Seasons
DESCRIPTION:Co-Sponsored with  \n \nIn this lecture\, Jenny Rose Carey will explore some of her favorite bulbs for each time of year. She will share tips for growing bulbs successfully in gardens and containers. She will feature mixed combinations in her Northview garden and from her garden travels. \nJenny Rose uses her own photos for the lecture and to illustrate her new book – The Essential Guide to Bulbs\, published by Timber Press in October 2025. \nTake home plenty of ideas for adding (more) bulbs to your own garden. \nJoin us before the event for an in-person tour of Scott Arboretum & Gardens highlighting the John W. Nason Garden. A reception with the opportunity to purchase The Essential Guide to Bulbs and book signing will follow the lecture.  \nIn-person Registration \nVirtual Registration \nProgram Details \n\nAll registrations include access to the recording. \nIn-person registration is limited to 190. Due to limited seating\, virtual registrants cannot attend in person. \nVirtual registrants will be able to view the recording shortly after the presentation concludes.\nBook Sales: Bring cash\, check\, or credit to purchase The Essential Guide to Bulbs and other books from the Hardy Plant Society/Mid-Atlantic Group.\nRegistration is free\, but required to receive the presentation recording link.\nEmail us if you have accessibility needs for this program.\nFor more information\, review our program and event policies or call the Scott Arboretum office at 610-328-8025\n\nAbout the Presenter \nJenny Rose Carey is an avid hands-on gardener and professional horticulturist. Born in England to a family of botanists and gardeners\, she grew up in the countryside and designed her first herb garden at age sixteen. She moved with her American husband to the Philadelphia area and has gardened there ever since. Her degrees are in Biology\, Horticulture\, and Education\, so Jenny Rose brings a strong teaching background to her writing and her presentations. \nProfessionally\, Jenny has been Director of two public gardens: The Ambler Arboretum of Temple University and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Garden at Meadowbrook Farm. She is now devoting her time to writing\, speaking\, and tending her four-and-a-half-acre garden called Northview. \nJenny has authored three gardening books: Glorious Shade; The Ultimate Flower Gardener’s Guide; and The Essential Guide to Bulbs: Grow a Bounty of Beautiful Bulbs in Gardens and Containers. The Essential Guide to Bulbs will be available to the public in mid-October 2025 and will be available for purchase at the lecture. \nCheck out Jenny’s Instagram sites (@jennyrosecarey & @northviewgarden) and websites (jennyrosecarey.com & beforeyougarden.com).
URL:https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/lecture-a-personal-guide-to-bulbs-through-the-seasons/
LOCATION:Science Center 101\, 500 College Ave.\, Swarthmore\, PA\, 19081\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Event,Lectures,Virtual Events
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SUMMARY:Walkovic & Schumacher Memorial Lecture: Celebrating Plants in the Winter Garden
DESCRIPTION:Due to expected inclement weather\, this event will now be held virtually only.\nThe in-person attendance option is no longer available. All registered participants will receive updated access details prior to the event. We look forward to connecting with you online. \nThe winter garden is truly a low maintenance affair and a time to enjoy – no weeding\, no watering\, and no deadheading! The winter landscape may be quiescent\, but the garden need not be bleak. Plants with brightly colored berries\, twigs\, stems\, foliage\, and even winter-blooming flowers shrug off the snow and cold. They bring cheer\, even as the sun enters Capricorn.  Warren Leach\, landscape horticulturist and author of the new book Plants for the Winter Garden from Timber Press\, will showcase gardens he has designed that celebrate the winter season as well as planting design ideas for your own garden. Plants for the Winter Garden can be purchased through Hardy Plant Society/Mid-Atlantic Group using the link provided during the program.  \nVirtual Registration \nProgram Details \n\nThe webinar link will be included in the confirmation email received after registering online.\nThis webinar will be recorded and available for 2 weeks after the presentation.\nRecording link will be available 2 days after the webinar.\nParticipants must download Zoom.\nEmail us if you have accessibility needs for this program.\nFor more information\, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025. \n\nAbout the Presenter Warren Leach is a passionate plant collector\, nurseryman\, horticulturist\, and landscape designer with a depth of knowledge of all garden plants – both perennial and woody plants\, tropical and temperate. Warren is also an admired speaker\, writer\, and educator. For more than thirty-five years\, Warren has been creating beautiful landscapes throughout New England\, as well as making captivating and educational display gardens at Tranquil Lake Nursery in Rehoboth. He is the co-owner of this specialty nursery that is a prominent grower of daylilies\, iris\, and distinctive perennials and woody plants. Warren has received many awards\, including the National Landscape Association Regional Certificate of Merit for Residential Landscape Design and the Rhode Island Nursery and Landscape Association’s First Place Award for Residential Design and Installation. Warren has also taught horticulture and landscape design at numerous institutions including: The University of Rhode Island\, the Brown University Learning Community\, Scott Arboretum & Gardens\, to name a few. Warren’s new book\, Plants for the Winter Garden\, was released on November 5\, 2024. 
URL:https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/celebrating-plants-in-the-winter-garden/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:In-person Event,Lectures,Virtual Events
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SUMMARY:In the Footsteps of Giants: The Women Who Built Garden History Panel & Reception
DESCRIPTION:Co-Sponsored with  \nExperience an unforgettable weekend celebration of garden history and design. Begin with free\, one-day admission to visit both Chanticleer in the winter and Longwood Gardens. Cap off your weekend with a special speaker panel at Scott Arboretum & Gardens featuring a U.S. appearance of the custodians of three iconic British gardens: Vita Sackville-West’s Long Barn\, Beth Chatto’s Plants & Garden\, and Gertrude Jekyll’s Hestercombe\, moderated by landscape designer Annie Guilfoyle. They will share never-before-told stories\, insights into stewardship\, and why these garden legacies remain profoundly relevant today. A catered reception with the speakers follows the discussion.  \nThis event is sold out. Walk-ins will not be accepted due to seating limitations.  \nRegistration includes: \n\nAdmission to Chanticleer on Saturday\, February 14 during their winter open-day.\nAdmission to Longwood Gardens on February 14 or 15.\nAccess to the in-person panel discussion. \nAccess to a catered reception after the panel with speakers. Includes wine and beer.\n\nLocation Details \n\nThis program will be held in Chang Hou Hall (Science Center Room 101) in the Science Center at Swarthmore College.\nParking is available in Whittier Parking Lot.\nFollow green and white Scott Arboretum & Gardens directional signs to parking and event location.\n\nProgram Details \n\nThis presentation will be recorded. The recording link will be sent after the program is complete.\nIn case of inclement weather\, the program will take place via Zoom webinar. Details will be emailed to participants.\nYour registration confirmation email will serve as entry to both Chanticleer and Longwood Gardens.\nEmail us if you have accessibility needs for this program.\nFor more information\, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025.\n\n  \nAbout the Panel \nThree of the most influential gardens in the United Kingdom were shaped by extraordinary women whose ideas continue to inform how we design\, plant\, and experience gardens today. \nThis panel discussion will explore the lives\, work\, and lasting influence of three towering figures in garden history. Bringing the stories to life are the current custodians of these iconic gardens\, who share personal perspectives on the challenges\, rewards\, and responsibilities of caring for these living legacies. Expect rarely shared insights\, newly revealed details\, and a rich collection of moving\, surprising\, and entertaining stories from the gardens themselves. The panelists include: \n\nRebecca Lemonius\, Custodian of Vita Sackville-West’s Long Barn in Kent; horticulturist and student of Great Dixter. Long Barn is the formative garden that preceded Sissinghurst\, where Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson honed their early horticultural vision. \nJulia Boulton\, Chair of Beth Chatto’s Plants & Gardens in Essex; granddaughter of Beth Chatto. Beth Chatto was a pioneer of the “right plant\, right place” philosophy\, whose approach remains foundational to contemporary planting design. \n\n\nClaire Greenslade\, Former Head Gardener at Gertrude Jekyll’s Hestercombe Gardens in Somerset; currently developing a historic walled garden on a private estate. Hestercombe was created in collaboration with architect Edwin Lutyens and stands as a masterwork of design\, craftsmanship\, and artistic partnership. \n\nModerated by renowned landscape designer Annie Guilfoyle\, the panel delves into why these women were so instrumental in shaping horticulture and garden design—and why their ideas remain powerfully relevant today.
URL:https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/in-the-footsteps-of-giants-the-women-who-built-garden-history-panel-reception/
LOCATION:Science Center 101\, 500 College Ave.\, Swarthmore\, PA\, 19081\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Event,Lectures
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SUMMARY:Travels @ 12: Seoulful Gardens and More in South Korea
DESCRIPTION:For the first time ever\, the International Congress on Education at Botanic Gardens was held in Asia. Hundreds of delegates from around the world descended upon Seoul to enjoy the culture and learn from each other. Take a trip to the other side of the world with Mackenzie Knight-Fochs\, Education Programs Manager\, and Bryan Thompsonowak\, Director of Education at Morris Arboretum & Gardens\, to see some of Seoul and its gardens\, the Korea National Arboretum\, and other South Korean horticultural delights. \nTravels @ 12 is an online series for plant enthusiasts to vicariously experience gardens and natural spaces throughout the world.  \nNEW in 2026: Enjoy these popular virtual programs and connect with fellow plant enthusiasts in person during a weekly Watch Party in the Wister Center. BYO lunch and watch the Zoom presentation on the big screen. Registration is required for each presentation due to limited seating capacity. The Watch Party will be canceled in case of inclement weather. \nVirtual Registration \nWatch Party Registration \nProgram Details \n\nThe webinar link will be included in the confirmation email received after registering online.\nAll registrations include access to the live Zoom webinar and recording links. \nIn-person registration is limited to 24. Due to limited seating\, virtual registrants cannot attend in person. \nRegistration is free\, but required to receive program links.\nVirtual participants must download Zoom.\nEmail us if you have accessibility needs for this program.\nFor more information\, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025. \n\n  \nAbout the Presenters \nMackenzie Knight-Fochs returned to the Arboretum in 2022 as the Education Programs Manager. She previously served as the Education Intern from 2012 to 2014. She completed the Longwood Graduate Program in Public Horticulture in 2016\, receiving her Master’s in Public Horticulture. Prior to returning to the Arboretum\, she worked for the Friends of Laurel Hill and at the Delaware Center for Horticulture. Mackenzie has a bachelor’s degree in horticulture and life sciences communication from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. \n  \nBryan Thompsonowak is the Director of Education at the Morris Arboretum. He completed the Longwood Graduate Program in 2015\, receiving his Master’s in Public Horticulture. He has experience as an environmental educator at Bartram’s Garden and an arborist at Wells Tree Service. He studied environmental science at Albright College. Bryan also serves on the Woody Plant Conference Committee. 
URL:https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/travels-12-seoulful-gardens-and-more-in-south-korea/
LOCATION:Virtual Webinar
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Travels at Twelve,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260329T163000
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SUMMARY:Scott Medal & Award Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in honoring Paul Redman\, President & CEO of Longwood Gardens\, as the recipient of the 2026 Scott Garden & Horticulture Medal and Award. \nIn-person registration includes attendance at the award presentation and reception at the Lang Performing Arts Center on the campus of Swarthmore College. \nAdvance in-person registration is now closed. Walk-ins welcome. Virtual registration will remain open through the event. \nVirtual Registration \nPaul B. Redman – 2026 Award Recipient \nScott Arboretum & Gardens proudly announces Paul B. Redman as the recipient of the 2026 Scott Garden & Horticulture Award\, recognizing a career that has profoundly shaped the art\, science\, and public experience of horticulture. \nSince assuming the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of Longwood Gardens during its centennial year in 2006\, Redman has led one of the most ambitious transformations in the history of American public gardens. Guided by a visionary 40-year master plan\, his leadership has positioned Longwood as a premier horticultural and educational institution of the 21st century—one dedicated to its enduring mission to bring joy to all people through the beauty of nature. \nUnder his tenure\, Longwood has more than doubled its annual attendance to 1.8 million visitors\, expanded membership nearly fivefold\, and become the most visited paid public garden in North America. \nRedman’s impact is evident across Longwood’s landscape including the East Conservatory Plaza and its landmark green wall\, the expansive Meadow Garden\, and the revitalized Main Fountain Garden. Most recently\, he oversaw the breathtaking 2024 reimagination of seventeen acres featuring a floating all-glass conservatory\, new garden spaces for bonsai and the Cascade Garden\, and expanded facilities for dining\, events\, and education. \nPlantsman Richard W. Lighty observed\, “Behind the scenes at Longwood\, Paul has led the revitalization and modernization of horticultural research and technology… It is his policy to share all these progressive techniques with the wider public garden world.” \nBeyond physical transformation\, Redman’s legacy is defined by education\, collaboration\, and stewardship. He has expanded horticultural conservation through Longwood at Granogue\, championed workforce development through internships and professional programs\, and helped found Seed Your Future\, a national initiative advancing horticulture awareness and careers. \n2014 Scott Medal & Award Winner Jane G. Pepper noted\, “Paul’s leadership extends beyond Longwood’s grounds… fostering design\, research\, conservation\, and the professional development of future horticulturists.” \nThrough more than three decades in public horticulture\, Paul B. Redman has made an indelible mark—cultivating landscapes\, institutions\, and generations of leaders. Scott Arboretum & Gardens is honored to recognize his extraordinary contributions with the 2026 Scott Medal and Award. \nTHE SCOTT GARDEN AND HORTCULTURE AWARD was established in 1929 to recognize individuals who\, in the opinion of the selection committee\, have made outstanding national contributions to the science and art of gardening. The 2026 award of the medal\, together with $20\,000\, is given as an acknowledgement of “. . . achievement of great merit\, recognition of work in creating and developing a wider interest in gardening.” \nTHE SCOTT MEDAL\, designed by American sculptor Walker Hancock\, represents man cultivating the ground\, lifting his arms high above him as if to call down inspiration to mingle with the water that pours from the vase. The water falls on two motifs\, the tree peony and the iris. The reverse side shows the tree of life. \nARTHUR HOYT SCOTT (1873-1927)\, an 1895 graduate of Swarthmore College and a successful manufacturer\, maintained an abiding love of beautiful gardens throughout his busy life. He was at one time treasurer of the American Peony Society\, a founder and treasurer of the American Iris Society\, and a breeder of irises and peonies. Scott Arboretum & Gardens\, through its educational programs and displays of plants\, continues Arthur Hoyt Scott’s vision. \nProgram Details \n\nAll registrations include access to the virtual live stream.\nIn-person registration is limited to 600. Due to limited seating\, virtual registrants cannot attend in person. \nRegistration is free and encouraged. \nEmail us if you have accessibility needs for this program.\nFor more information\, review our program and event policies or call the Scott Arboretum office at 610-328-8025.
URL:https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/scott-medal-award-presentation-3/
LOCATION:Lang Performing Arts Center\, 500 College Avenue\, Swarthmore\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Event,Lectures,Special Events,Virtual Events
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