Scott Aboretum & Gardens

Visit
- - - Visit Our “Garden of Ideas”
      
      Hours
      Dawn to Dusk, 365 days a year
      Office Hours
      Monday through Friday,
      8:30 am to noon and 1:00 to 4:30 pm.
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    - Directions
    - Parking
    - Virtual tour
Support
- - - Support the Arboretum
      
      Your support helps us delight, inspire, and educate the public. Donations, membership, and proceeds from special events helps us to create beautiful horticultural displays and educational programming.
Education & Events
- - - Programming & Events for All Ages
      
      We are proud to offer in-person and virtual programming for adults, students, families, and children. Whether you are looking for something recreational or educational, there is a program for you.
Get Involved
- - - Learn & Grow With Us
      
      Help us maintain our gardens and plant collections by getting involved with the Arboretum.
About
- - - A “Garden of Ideas”
      
      The Scott Arboretum cultivates a variety of plants that create some of the region’s most intimate, authentic, and accessible horticultural experiences.

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Categories

Treasures from the Members Plant Exchange and Sale

May 15, 2012 | Happenings

We had a great time at the Members Plant Exchange and Sale this weekend. Thank you to the 72...

Lets Move!

Apr 24, 2012 | Happenings, Special Interest

With the arrival of warm weather, everyone is out enjoying the gardens. Families can be seen...

What is that Smell? It's Amorphophallus konjac

Apr 18, 2012 | Garden Plants, Happenings

What is that smell? If you are walking through the Terry Shane Teaching Garden it is likely...

Magnolias already!

Mar 13, 2012 | Garden Plants, Happenings, Scott in the News

Our mild winter has jump started some of our spring plants including Magnolia denduata ‘Swarthmore...

NAPCC Collections at the Scott Arboretum

Dec 15, 2011 | Happenings, Scott in the News, Special Interest

In the Nov/Dec 2011 issue of the American Gardener there is a wonderful article describing the...

Juniperus x media ‘Old Gold’

Nov 29, 2011 | Garden Plants, Happenings

As the leaves fall and vibrant colors fade, the stalwarts of the garden take center stage....

Playing in the Dirt: a Twist

Oct 4, 2011 | Happenings, Special Interest, Sustainability Topics

All gardeners like to play in the dirt. Well, the latest art installation on the grounds of the...

Connoisseur Plants

Sep 8, 2011 | Garden Plants, Happenings

Connoisseur plants are often hidden gems for passionate gardeners. Plant enthusiasts delight in...

Irate Irene

Sep 1, 2011 | Happenings, Video

Hurricane Irene’s fury delivered 6 inches of rain and wind gusts reaching 52 mph, but no...

Dreaming of Fall?

Aug 23, 2011 | Happenings, Scott in the News, Video

To help you envision fall colors and cooler weather, here is a delightful video developed by WHYY...

Listening to the Organic Lawn

Aug 9, 2011 | Garden Practices, Happenings, Special Interest, Sustainability Topics

The Organic Lawn has just been added to our audio tour. Click here to listen to our continuing...

Gravel Path Renovation

Aug 5, 2011 | Garden Design, Happenings

Renovation of the Cunningham House front entrance circle and walk is underway. Taking a cue from...

Five Perfect Picnic Spots

Jul 28, 2011 | Happenings

Last week our fellow public garden Winterthur was featured on ABC’s Bachelorette as the most...

Green Roof Installation on Wister Center-Part 1

Jun 18, 2011 | Garden Design, Garden Plants, Garden Practices, Happenings, Sustainability Topics

On a pleasant spring day in the final week of April, the foundations were laid for the fourth...

Crum Creek Cleanup

May 17, 2011 | Happenings, Scott in the News, Special Interest

We held our annual Crum Creek Cleanup event on Thursday, May 5th. It was a gorgeous and very...

Making Burle Baskets

Apr 25, 2011 | Containers, Garden Design, Garden Plants, Happenings, Special Interest

Looking for new ideas for summer containers? In mid-May, the Arboretum will be putting out lush...

Rose Garden Renovations

Apr 22, 2011 | Garden Design, Garden Plants, Garden Practices, Happenings, Special Interest

In recent years, the Dean Bond Rose Garden has been hit hard by rose rosette disease. This is a...

Terrariums

Apr 8, 2011 | Happenings, Special Interest

A terrarium is a closed system, typically filled with small plants that thrive in humid...

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