With the official start of fall, gardeners are thinking about spring and planting their bulbs....
Phegopteris decursive-pinnata
As summer comes to a close, many plants have been performing all season long and have begun to...
Nyssa sylvatica [Green Gable TM] ‘NSUHH’
Last week, the class of 2016 revived an old Swarthmore tradition of planting a class tree....
Hydrangea arborescens Invincibelle ® Spirit II
In honor of the 2016 Scott Medal Winner, Dale Deppe, the spring plant dividend this year is...
Crum Woods Chronicle: A Vulnerable Giant
This article is part of an ongoing column called the Crum Woods Chronicle. The Crum Woods...
Clematis Pruning: The Early Years
Have you ever come across a clematis with long, stringy stems reaching into a towering tree with...
Beyond American Holly
American holly, Ilex opaca, is the quintessential holly featured in holiday ads and decorative...
Crum Woods Chronicle: Catch a Falling Leaf
This article is part of an ongoing column called the Crum Woods Chronicle. The Crum Woods...
No More Clematis Wilt
This time of year many gardeners are cutting back clematis because they have succumbed to clematis...
Fronds, Not Enemies
As any shade gardener knows, ferns are a staple. They offer robust foliage and great texture to...
Hydrangea beyond macrophylla
The big leaf hydrangeas have brought some amazing mophead blooms to our gardens like H....
Beyond Beauty: Why your Rose Garden needs more then Roses
Have you visited the modern rose garden? The one interplanted with all types of flowering...
Gardening Best Friends: Allium and Roses
Is your garden plagued by aphids, slugs, cabbage worms, or other pests? If so, Allium may be the...
Xanthoceras sorbifolium
The once-private garden of our first director, John Wister, has many rare horticulture gems. Upon...
Designing Your Containers With Plants
Container gardening reflects each gardener’s personal style, so you’ll see a wide array of...
Magnolia Additions
As our curator of 25 years, Andrew Bunting prepares to depart and pursue his new adventure at the...
Lagerstroemia indica Pink Velour®
Homegrown fireworks? Close! Lagerstroemia indica Pink Velour® boasts intense magenta pink blooms...
Inspiration from the Turn of Century American Garden Movement
Spring is a time to be inspired. Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is currently...