We held our annual Crum Creek Cleanup event on Thursday, May 5th. It was a gorgeous and very...
Making Burle Baskets
Looking for new ideas for summer containers? In mid-May, the Arboretum will be putting out lush...
Rose Garden Renovations
In recent years, the Dean Bond Rose Garden has been hit hard by rose rosette disease. This is a...
Terrariums
A terrarium is a closed system, typically filled with small plants that thrive in humid...
Cosby Courtyard Renovation
Last summer the lawn area of Cosby Courtyard underwent a transformation. This area had become a...
The Encyclopedia of Container Plants
By Ray Rogers and Rob Cardillo This new book is a fantastic reference for anyone interested in...
Announcing the Organic Lawn Brochure and Blossoming Research Efforts
The Scott Arboretum has published a brochure detailing the concept, practices and research behind...
Tap a Maple
By Isabell Newlin, Good Food student worker Elm Street, which runs by the President’s house and...
Steelroot
A piece of the nationally recognized Steve Tobin’s Steelroot series was permanently installed at...
Seed Propagation of Cornus florida
The glossy red fruit, called a drupe, of Cornus florida is rapidly disappearing from our native...
Lightning Strikes
Summer heat is not complete without thunderstorms and lightning. As a kid you probably feared the...
Inspiration
Professor of Studio Art, Syd Carpenter welcomed the Class of 2014 to Swarthmore College by...
Organic Lawn Consultation with Eric T Fleisher
Following a full day of soil science education and information exchange with consultant Eric “T”...
In the Shadow of Abracadabra
As Sam Keitch enjoys the last weeks of his curatorial internship, he was called upon to create the...
Preparing for a Photo-Shoot in the Garden
With spring coming forth in the garden, and a few more visitors to the Arboretum, I’ve noticed...
Bald Eagle at Scott Arboretum
On February 4th at approximately 1:30 pm a group of people huddled under the grove of trees...
Heritage Tree Program
Nether Providence Township has recently established Heritage Tree designation for some of the...
Trash
When pursing a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for new...