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September 10
Excursion: Seashore Gardens of Longport and Margate, NJ
Friday, September 10, depart 8 am to approx. return 5:30 pm
For Members only
Departs from Scott Arboretum offices
Landscape designer Michael Bowell will guide us through five private seashore gardens he has created and maintains. Michael will discuss successful seashore gardening, emphasize important factors – site location to control effects of wind, salt and intense sun, maintenance, plant selection, and other essential tips and tricks for gardening at the shore. Take notes or just enjoy a beautiful, inspiring day! Bring your own lunch, refreshments will be provided on the bus. Dress for weather and walking. Limited to 30. Membership to the Scott Arboretum is required.
Member registration fee: $70
Click here to register or call 610-328-8025.
September 12
Scott Associates' Garden Day
Sunday, September 12, 1 to 6 pm
Chadds Ford Area
See glorious gardens created and maintained by gardeners like you and get tips from these gardeners at the Scott Associates' Garden Day. Visit gardens in the Chadds Ford area to learn about the plant combinations other gardeners are using. This is a great opportunity to see firsthand how gardens grow in the Greater Philadelphia Area.
The Scott Associates' Garden Day Tour is Sunday, September 12 from 1 to 5 p.m., followed by a reception at a private garden from 4 to 6 p.m. Admission is free for members; nonmembers can purchase tickets for $25 for adults and $15 for children. Members will be mailed descriptions and directions to the gardens a month before the event. Non-members can contact the Scott offices at 610-328-8025 for a map and advance tickets.
September 14
Guided Tour: Green Roof
Tuesday, September 14, Noon to 1:30 pm
Tours depart from the Scott Arboretum Offices and are free and open to the public.
Learn about the inner workings, benefits, and beauty of green roofs while exploring the three we have at the Arboretum. Please note the level of difficulty on these tours is higher than others we offer;a brisk walk and several steps are required to reach the final roof. Children under the age of 12 are not permitted on the roofs.
The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled. For more information, please call the Scott Arboretum offices at 610-328-8025.
September 15
Photo Walk
Wednesday, September 15, 6 to 7:30 pm
Departs from Wister Center
Join Rhoda Maurer for these opportunities to have time with fellow photographers and garden lovers, share your craft, learn from others, as well as have some serious photography time in the garden. Rhoda will be available during the walk for questions and advice. Photo walks depart from the Wister Center.
September 16
Sunset Sippin': Gin and Tonic and Tropicals
Thursday, September 16, 6 to 8 pm
Terry Shane Teaching Garden
Rain Location: Wister Center
Enjoy the dramatic combinations created with tropicals in the Terry Shane Teaching Garden as the summer comes to a close. Refresh your palate with Bluecoat Gin and tonic. Bluecoat Gin is a revolutionary spirit with a unique flavor profile and unsurpassed character, five times distilled in the birthplace of America - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Take pleasure in the end of summer with friends, a vibrant garden setting, and the invigorating spirits of Bluecoat Gin. Entrance fee includes: hors d'oeuvres, tastings of the featured drink, and guided tours.
Click here to purchase tickets or call 610-328-8025.
The evening will also include a raffle for great prizes, as well as tours by Arboretum staff. Tickets are available at the entrance to the event or in advance at 610-328-8025. Tickets purchased in advance receive a free plant. The cost is $20 for members and $30 for nonmembers. These events are made possible by the support of local breweries, wineries, and distilleries.
September 19
Guided Tour: Arboretum Highlights
Sunday, September 19, 3 to 4:30 pm
Tours depart from the Scott Arboretum Offices and are free and open to the public.
Join Andrew Bunting, curator, for a free tour of the Scott Arboretum. Experience the rich plant palette of September. The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled. For more information, please call the Scott Arboretum offices at 610-328-8025.
September 25
Nature Journaling
Saturday, September 25, 10 am to Noon
Gillespie Room, Wister Center
In this class Elizabeth Haegele will explore the many forms of journaling, from illustrations to poetry to leaf pressing, while focusing on the most important ingredient in successful nature journaling: the art of observation. We will engage in several exercises to help fine-tune your observation skills in nature and then you will have the opportunity to begin your own nature journal, one that can last through your lifetime as a record of all that you have learned and experienced from nature. Elizabeth, Urban Forestry Coordinator for the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, is an avid nature journal writer. Her recent six-month hike through the Appalachian Mountains was enhanced and made more meaningful by the act of creating a daily journal. Limited to 16. Please dress for time outside.
Registration fee: $25 Members: $15
Click here to register or call 610-328-8025.
September 26
Guided Tour: A Walk with the Curator
Sunday, September 26, 2:30 to 3:30 pm
Tours depart from the Scott Arboretum Offices and are free and open to the public.
Join Curator Andrew Bunting for an in-depth look at the collections, gardens, and plant selections. He will discuss the most recent accessions acquired for the collections, why plants were removed from the collections, as well as the latest garden designs at the Scott Arboretum.
The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled. For more information, please call the Scott Arboretum offices at 610-328-8025.
September 30
At Home Series: The Gardens of Nancy Ondra and Chris Beadsley
Thursday, Septemeber 30, 10 am to 2 pm SOLD OUT
For Members only
Drive on your own to Quakertown.
The At Home Series is an exclusive offering for members to get a sneak peek into must-see, private gardens. This program begins at the garden of Nancy Ondra, accomplished author or co-author of a dozen books on gardening. Her garden, an abundance of bloom with fantastic color combinations and touches of whimsy, will leave you inspired. Nancy contributes to two garden blogs: www.gardeninggonewild.com and www.hayefield.com. Just down the road is the garden of architect Chris Beardsley. Of his 30-acre property, three acres have been cultivated for the buildings, gardens, and stream providing a wonderful sense of place. Bring your own lunch and make a day of it in the Quakertown area. Transportation is on your own. Directions and destinations will be emailed to participants. Limited to 20. Membership to the Scott Arboretum is required.
Member registration fee: $20
SOLD OUT
September 4–26
Scott Scoop on Gardening
Saturday, September 4, 10 am to 2 pm
Saturday, September 11, 10 am to 2 pm
Saturday, September 18, 10 am to 2 pm
Saturday, September 25, 10 am to 2 pm
Wister Center
This fall on Saturdays during the months of September and October get the “Scott Scoop on Gardening” in the Wister Center from 10 am to 2 pm. Visit the Scott Arboretum’s Wister Center to have your gardening questions answered, learn what is blooming in the Arboretum right now, and discover gardens and great plants you never know were here.
In response to community requests, Scott Arboretum is happy to offer this service to our weekend visitors. Volunteers will help visitors get the most out of their Arboretum experience, provide answers to their gardening questions, and introduce them to some of the most inspiring places at the Scott Arboretum.
