As a child I was mesmerized by the vivid colors of tulips, lupines, delphiniums, and oriental...
Plants of the Week: January 12, 2015
Pinus heldreichii anchors a corner planting around the Sproul Observatory building. Bosnian pine...
Dwarf Pines
During the winter months conifers take center stage in our gardens. The textures and colors of our...
Celebrate by Planting Tree: Swarthmore College’s Sesquicentennial
As the year winds down, Swarthmore College brings the celebration of the sesquicentennial (150...
November Heat Wave
This past week we have been experiencing a November heat wave! With temperatures reaching 70...
Tulipa ‘Menton’
Fall is for bulb planting and all gardeners plant with visions of spring wonder in their head....
Scents of Fall
Fragrances of fall typically conjure images of crushed leaves under foot, but there are still...
Planting Green Roofs: Sowing Seeds
With the installation of the green roof on Lang Performing Arts Center (our fifth green roof), we...
Fleeting Color of Creole Lady
Our horticulturist, Josh Coceano, is in love with a new blooming beauty! He is proudly introducing...
Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Semmes Beauty’
On the cusp of Hydrangea bloom season, the first plants showing blooms are Hydrangea quercifolia....
Ceanothus x pallidus ‘Roseus’
Looking for something unusual for your early summer garden? How about Ceanothus x pallidus...
Front Porch Fabulous
This month the Community Arts Center has opened their Designer Show House in Swarthmore, PA. The...
Blooms of the Season: Tropicals!
The vibrant colors and textures of tropical flowers and foliage invoke sensations of warm summer...
Betula nigra
After experiencing 9 inches of rain in one and a half days this spring, you may be looking for the...
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the Garden
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Celebrate with us by exploring some “St. Patrick’s Day” themed plants....
Blooms of the Season: Hamamelis Heaven
Happy Valentine’s Day! Consider celebrating with your sweetheart by taking a winter hike and...
Blooms of the Season: Happy Thanksgiving!
Celebrate Thanksgiving with the latest garden-inspired design from Diane Mattis! Happy...
Narcissus ‘Katie Heath’
As the temperatures begin to cool off and colors begin to change, gardeners begin to imagine their...