Fall is time for planting bulbs. Many gardeners are familiar with the spring bulb Scilla sibirica,...
Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron'
For the past several weeks, I have had the pleasure of visiting gardens in their fall splendor in...
Metasequoia Shingles
Another way to achieve LEED certification points is to reuse building material and recycled...
Kemp Hall Green Roof, a year later
Almost a year after planting Swarthmore College's and Scott Arboretum's third green roof, the...
Great Garden Plants at Reduced Prices
by Claire Sawyers and Andrew Bunting You had to be a real plant lover to turn out for our Plant...
Great Plants for Every Garden Need
Throughout the year, the Scott Arboretum answers questions like "What can grow in dry shade";...
Rare Plants for Your Garden
As I write, plants are already starting to arrive for the 2009 Scott Associates' Plant Sale. This...
Clematis 'Rooguchi'
Clematis 'Rooguchi' is an exciting new clematis selection. It blooms all summer long with pendant,...
Reflections on the Woody Plant Conference
This July Martha Stewart's gardener, Shaun Kass, attended the Woody Plant Conference. Check out...
Apios americana
If you are a native plant fan, you should be familiar with Apios americana (A. tuberosa), the...
Mike Dirr Visits
On July 8th we were paid a surprise visit by internationally known plantsman, Mike Dirr. Mike was...
5 Garden Party Tips
During the month of June, gardens all over the greater Philadelphia area are celebrating the...
Fly Ash Concrete
Over the past several months, staff, volunteers, and visitor have been able to watch the...
Plant Conservation Day
Today is Plant Conservation Day. Throughout the world many botanic gardens and arboreta have a...
The Big Chair Returns
Last week, the classic "Big Chair" returned to its beloved spot on Parrish Beach. This icon of the...
National Public Gardens Day
It is official!! Philadelphia Mayor Nutter proclaimed May 8 as National Public Gardens Day in the...
Museum Week
This weekend is your last opportunity to get out and enjoy Museum Week in the greater Philadelphia...
The Curator's Garden
Andrew Bunting, curator of the Scott Arboretum and contributor to Garden Seeds, was recently...