Happenings
Thursday, December 15th, 2011
In the Nov/Dec 2011 issue of the American Gardener there is a wonderful article describing the effort of the North American Plant Collection Consortium (NAPCC).
The NAPCC is part of the American Public Gardens Association (APGA). The NAPCC is an advocate for raising plant curation, plant records, and collections management standards. It is also a seal of approval for plant collections found in botanical gardens and arboreta that exhibit exemplary collections of plants throughout North America.
James R. Frorer Holly Collection is located on a south facing slope along the Crum Creek. photo credit: D. Mattis
The Scott Arboretum holds three NAPCC collections…
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Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

As the leaves fall and vibrant colors fade, the stalwarts of the garden take center stage. Blending pleasantly into the background during the growing season, evergreens provide that splash of green we seek in the dreary winter months. A staple found in many gardens for this winter green is juniper.
The bronze gold foliage of Juniperus x media 'Old Gold'. photo credit: R. Robert
Junipers come in variety of sizes, habits, and colors. Named for its bronze gold foliage, Juniperus x media ‘Old Gold’ holds its unique color through the winter months. Placed in full sun, the thin needles appear as golden yellow…
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Tuesday, October 4th, 2011
All gardeners like to play in the dirt. Well, the latest art installation on the grounds of the Scott Arboretum takes playing in the dirt to a whole new level. This project entails building walls out of dirt. Starting this week and continuing until October 7th, students, volunteers, and community members will help artist Massey Burke, 2000 alumni of Swarthmore College, construct an earthen wall.
Massey Burke prepares the site for the construction of the Beardsley Earthen Wall. photo credit: R. Robert
Massey Burke has been teaching and practicing natural building techniques for seven years. She has built homes to park benches…
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