Scott Aboretum & Gardens

 

 

Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

Tree Peony Tour

Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United States

One of our first collections after our founding in 1929, tree peonies are gorgeous flowers that are a highlight every May. Enjoy the early evening ambiance while learning about the […]

Free

Members’ Plant Exchange and Sale

Wister Center 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United States

Join us for this unique, fun, and sustainable plant shopping experience by exchanging plants from your garden for new plants brought by fellow members (must be a member of the […]

Members Benefit

Green Roof Tour

Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United States

Learn about the inner workings, benefits, sustainability, and beauty of green roofs at the Arboretum. A member of our horticulture staff will lead this exploration of one of the many […]

Free

In-Person Lunchtime Tour: May Highlights

Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United States

Explore the beautiful blooms of the springtime garden on a tour led by our expert horticulture staff. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome. This event is free, […]

Free

Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Cunningham House Gardens

Virtual Meeting

Take your lunch break virtually and explore the beauty of the gardens surrounding the Cunningham House. Explore the Scott Entrance Garden and the Terry Shane Teaching Garden in all its […]

Free
Event Series Peony Palooza

Peony Palooza

Wister Center - Gillespie Room 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Presented in partnership with the Mid-Atlantic Peony Society From big and blousy to delicate and dazzling, explore and appreciate the variety peonies add to spring! Bring the whole family to […]

Free
Event Series Peony Palooza

Peony Palooza

Wister Center - Gillespie Room 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Presented in partnership with the Mid-Atlantic Peony Society From big and blousy to delicate and dazzling, explore and appreciate the variety peonies add to spring! Bring the whole family to […]

Free

In-Person Peony Tour

Wister Center 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United States

Explore Scott Arboretum & Gardens wide variety of peonies on this tour led by an expert horticulturist.  Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome. Be sure to stop […]

Free

Rose Celebration

Celebrate one of summer’s most prized flowers with a free event for the whole family, including appreciating the beauty of the Dean Bond Rose Garden, learning about roses, enjoying live […]

Free

Tropical Container Workshop

Copy of PPAvisitDM 047

Join Andrew Bunting, Vice President of Horticulture at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, for a hands-on workshop on growing tropical plants in outdoor containers. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just […]

$90 – $100

History of Heritage Roses

This program is offered in partnership with Longwood Gardens.  During this online offering, join storyteller and gardener Martin Stott as he presents a fascinating journey into what makes roses so […]

$10 – $12