THE SCOTT ARBORETUM’s Garden Seeds

Wister Center Awarded Gold LEED Certification

Thursday, September 23rd, 2010

by Alisa Giardinelli, Communications Office of Swarthmore College

The Scott Arboretum’s Wister Education Center and Greenhouse which opened last fall, recently received gold LEED certification for new construction from the U.S. Green Building Council. The award – which identifies the Center as a “pioneering example of sustainable design” – is the culmination of an effort that began during the earliest stages of the project.

“I feel a real sense of pride that the educational and horticultural work of the Arboretum is housed in a way that exemplifies beautiful and sustainable design and a sensible use of resources,” says Scott Arboretum Director Claire…

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Named 100 Great Sites for those who like to Garden

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

The Scott Arboretum’s Garden Seeds has been named in the top 100 great sites for gardeners by XRAY Technician Training. While this not a traditional gardening blog, we are listed with the garden blog giants like Garden Rant, A Way to Garden, and Sustainable and Urban Gardening. Let us know what you would like to read more about on Garden Seeds.

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Another Successful Conference

Monday, October 19th, 2009

If you didn’t get a chance to attend the 2009 Perennial Plant Conference, check out this recap by the Garden Lady. To read about another great Echinacea, E. ‘Rubinstern’, visit the July 2008 Plant of the Month.

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