NAPCC Collections at the Scott Arboretum
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…
Fall is a busy time in the Wister Center Greenhouse. Volunteers work on a variety of jobs including taking cuttings of tender and tropical plants; potting up cuttings; overwintering succulent plants and this year they have been busy harvesting magnolia seeds to contribute to the Magnolia Society International’s seed exchange, The Seed Counter.
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.
