The Muses Were Heard….
Last week the Scott Entrance Garden and Terry Shane Teaching Garden served as a source of inspiration to a number of talented young women. The girls were participants in the class led by Joanne Sutton-Smith and Karen Winward of the Swarthmore Writer’s Room. The class entitled Drawing, Painting and Poetry in the Crum integrated their field experience with artistic expression.
The following poem was written by eleven year old, Melinda Rossi of Swarthmore:
Moonlight Hydrangea
Hardy Containers
In 2005, the Scott Arboretum began experimenting with hardy containers. These containers are left in place year-round and do not require annual replanting. As a result of the successful first hardy containers planted around Pearson Hall, the Arboretum planted 9 more hardy containers throughout the gardens this year.
These types of containers were trialed in an attempt to be more environmentally sustainable and to conserve natural resources. Once hardy containers become established their watering needs are relatively modest, thus allowing for less irrigation. They also do not require annual replanting which reduces the demands on other resources.
Scott Arboretum Parking Lot Closed
The college will begin an infrastructure repair project and electrical transformer upgrade to Willets next week, June 23rd through August 15th, 2008. The parking lot and driveway adjacent to the Scott Arboretum office will be closed for the duration of the project. Pedestrian access will be maintained through the flagstone pathway and stairs to the west of the office. Thank you for your patience while this project is underway.
