Gardens of Ideas
to sustain the body, enchant the eye, and soothe the spirit
Plan Your Visit
Find directions, information on parking, tours, and view an interactive map.
In the Footsteps of Giants: The Women Who Built Garden History Panel & Reception
Cap off your weekend with a special speaker panel at Scott Arboretum & Gardens featuring a U.S. appearance of the custodians of three iconic British gardens: Vita Sackville-West’s Long Barn, Beth Chatto’s Plants & Garden, and Gertrude Jekyll’s Hestercombe, moderated by landscape designer Annie Guilfoyle.
Plan Your Visit to Explore Nature
Stroll through our gardens to admire the beauty of nature or gather fresh ideas for your own landscape. With plants for every season, our grounds offer endless inspiration. Whether you’re new to gardening or a seasoned expert, our tours and programs can help you bring these ideas to life. Nestled within the stunning Swarthmore College campus, often called one of the most beautiful in America, the Scott Arboretum is just a short escape from the city, providing a perfect blend of education, nature, and inspiration.
Find directions, information on parking, tours, and view an interactive map.
PARTICIPATE
UPCOMING EVENTS
TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR
Explore the gardens before you arrive. Explore by:
- season
- collections
- gardens
Find a Plant with the Arboretum Explorer
Locate woody plants (shrubs & trees), dedicated benches, and campus amenities using our interactive map.
Locate woody plants (shrubs & trees), dedicated benches, and campus amenities using our interactive map.
Support the arboretum
Enjoy access to more horticultural lectures, unlimited access to our horticultural library (full of over 1,300 books and thousands of magazines and catalogs), as well as trips to other beautiful gardens across our globe by becoming a Scott Associate.