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Scott Arboretum Selections: Spring Sale
Friday, May 18, 5:30 to 7:30 pm - Preview Party (Purchase tickets ($25 each) in advance by May 4 or at the door ($40 each). For more information, call the Scott Arboretum offices at 610-328-8025.) Saturday, May 19, 10 am to Noon - Member Shopping Saturday, May…
Find out more »Dean Bond Rose Garden Tour
Learn more about our organic rose garden from the staff who maintains this stunning collection. This tour is geared for gardeners from beginners to experts. The tour will begin in the Dean Bond Rose Garden and is free and open to the public. In case of…
Find out more »Excursion: Nakashima Studio, Paxson Hill Farm, and the Michener Art Museum
Traveling by vans, our first stop will be a guided tour through the fascinating studios of woodworker George Nakashima in New Hope. Nestled into a beautiful wooded setting, we will see showrooms, assembly rooms, and an amazing lumber storage space. Lunch will be enjoyed at…
Find out more »Dean Bond Rose Garden Tour
Learn more about our organic rose garden from the staff who maintain this stunning collection. This tour is geared for gardeners from beginners to experts. The tour will begin in the Dean Bond Rose Garden and is free and open to the public. In case of…
Find out more »Excursion: Dogfish Head Brewery Tour and Two Private Southern Delaware Gardens
Since private, hour-long, group tours at the Dogfish Head Brewery in Milton are only offered at 10 am, it will be our first stop! Approaching the brewery is quite a sight with its steampunk treehouse, outdoor fermenters, and bocce courts. Founded in 1995 by Sam…
Find out more »Green Roof Tour
Learn about the inner workings, benefits, and beauty of green roofs while exploring three of the different green roofs we have at the Arboretum. Please note the level of difficulty on these tours is higher than others we offer; a brisk walk and several steps are…
Find out more »Evening Highlights Tour
Explore the Scott Arboretum's plant collections 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 to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled. For more…
Find out more »Bring the Roses Back
The interest in roses is coming back strong thanks to breeding efforts, sustainable growing practices, and trials for pest and disease resistance. Join Garden Supervisor, Adam Glas, to learn how he has made significant changes and improvements to the Dean Bond Rose Garden on campus.…
Find out more »Excursion: New Jersey Pine Barrens
Departs from the Wister Center at 7 am; approximate return 7 pm Visit one of the region’s most unique environments and learn about carnivorous plants, cranberry and blueberry farming, and more! Our guide for the day will be Mark Szutarski, who describes himself as…
Find out more »Woody Plant Conference
Mark your calendars for the 21 st annual Woody Plant Conference at Swarthmore College. This popular day-long conference focuses on great woody plants for the Mid-Atlantic States and how to use them in the landscape. This annual conference is co-sponsored by Morris Arboretum, Chanticleer, Longwood Gardens, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Scott…
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