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March 2019
Nature’s Narratives: The Myth of Human Supremacy
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 »Nature’s Narratives: Silent Spring
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. Silent…
Find out more »Wanderings at One: Experiences from the Scott Associates 2018 Garden Trip to Portugal
Join Scott Arboretum staff and local gardening enthusiasts as they share travel experiences 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 perfect wintertime escape!…
Find out more »Spring Celebration
Join Scott Associates for this exceptional event to honor the 2019 recipient of the Scott Medal and Award, Thomas G. Ranney. Tom is the JC Raulston Distinguished Professor in the Department of Horticultural Science at North Carolina State University and oversees the Mountain Horticultural Crops…
Find out more »Advanced Pruning
Snow date: Friday, March 29 This class is for those of you who know the basics of pruning but would like to learn more about how to prune specific types of plants and learn specific pruning techniques. The morning will start with Scott Arboretum Garden…
Find out more »Early Spring Blooms Tour
See what is popping up this spring 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 »April 2019
Cool Season Flower and Herb Containers
Join Horticulturist Josh Coceano to plant your own container with a selection of herbs, edible flowers, and lettuces. Before participants get their hands dirty, they'll learn from Josh's creativity how to put a visually beautiful container together and keep it looking stunning though the summer.…
Find out more »The Botany of Beer
Join Tired Hands Brewing Company’s owner and founder Jean Broillet IV, Tired Hands Director of Production Colin McFadden, and Scott Arboretum’s Julie Jenney for an evening of tasting, learning, and talking about beer. This class will cover the brewing process and the botanical components of…
Find out more »Spring Bulbs and Blooms Tour
Discover spring blooms and enjoy bulbs with Scott Arboretum staff. This tour is geared for gardeners from beginners to experts. The one-hour tours have a quick pace and often cover unpaved areas. The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and…
Find out more »Evening Highlights Tour
Enjoy an evening wandering the gardens with Scott Arboretum staff. This tour is geared for gardeners from beginners to experts. The one-hour tours have a quick pace and often cover unpaved areas. The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and…
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