Playing in the Dirt: a Twist
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…
Connoisseur plants are often hidden gems for passionate gardeners. Plant enthusiasts delight in the discovery and experience of growing these unique plants. They provide wonderful conversation points and make your garden stand out from the average hum-drum landscape.
Hurricane Irene’s fury delivered 6 inches of rain and wind gusts reaching 52 mph, but no heartbreaks. While we lost a large Catalpa speciosa in the Catalpa Collection, the rest of the campus suffered minor damage with broken branches and scattered leaves.
