Archive for June 2009
Thursday, June 18th, 2009
During the month of June, gardens all over the greater Philadelphia area are celebrating the World’s Largest Garden Party. With graduation and father’s day celebrations, you may find yourself holding a garden party this month too. Here are some tips and tricks that we use at the Scott Arboretum when throwing parties in our gardens.
Garden Party in the Pollinators Garden. photo credit: R. Robert
Day Before:
1. Mow your lawn at least one day before your party. Mowing the lawn stirs up a lot of allergies for many people and doing so the day before will prevent guests from sneezing throughout your…
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Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
Although I have just started my internship at the Scott Arboretum, I must express my sentiments toward a certain plant. During my first week I explored the gardens and admired countless plants, yet I kept gravitating towards the Nason Garden. This month in the Nason Garden, Persicaria polymorpha is in bloom with its explosive plumes of creamy white flowers. It is not a subtle plant with its large inflorescences but demands your attention as you enter the space.
The giant fleeceflower is a member of the Polygonaceae family, also known as the knotweed family, which sometimes possesses an undeserved negative connotation. While certain…
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Saturday, June 13th, 2009
If asked when is the best time to see rhododendrons in the Delaware Valley, most people answer mid-May. This is just a portion of the show at the Scott Arboretum. Dramatic displays of voluptuous rhododendron blooms enliven the Rhododendron Collection, the Crum Woods , and the Wister Garden until the end of June.
Rhododendron 'June Miss' photo credit: R. Robert
Cultivars like R. ‘June Champion’, ‘June Maid’, and ‘June Miss’ were bred and named by our first director, Dr. John Wister, at the Scott Arboretum. He undertook this breeding program to have rhododendrons in bloom during Swarthmore College’s graduation ceremony in June. Unfortunately…
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