Fall Peony Party

Chang Hou Hall 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA

Co-Hosted with the Mid-Atlantic Peony Society Celebrate peonies this fall! Start the afternoon learning from nationally-recognized peony hybridizer and past President of the American Peony Society, Nate Bremer. Then, enjoy camaraderie with fellow peony aficionados during the reception and peony auction.  Presentation Information:  Confessions of...

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Gardens & Tonic: A Collector’s Garden: When Gardening Becomes An Obsession

Virtual Meeting

Gardeners tend to be natural collectors. Success and intrigue with a new plant makes us want more of the similar or something completely different. Join horticulturist Riz Reyes, for a brief history of plant exploration and learn about the different types of collectors and their specialties. As a Pacific Northwest gardener,...

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Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Maples

Virtual Meeting

In celebration of the Scott Arboretum’s 95th Anniversary, take your lunch break virtually and explore this month’s featured collection: Maples. Tune in on our YouTube channel.

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Nature’s Narratives: Temple Stream: A Royal Odyssey

Virtual Meeting

Nature’s Narratives is the Scott Arboretum’s monthly book discussion group. Join fellow garden enthusiasts and book lovers to discuss books about plants, nature, and the environment. In Temple Stream: A Royal Odyssey by Bill Roorbach, Roorbach’s quest to discover the origins of a stream near...

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Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Camellias

Virtual Meeting

In celebration of the Scott Arboretum’s 95th Anniversary, take your lunch break virtually and explore this month’s featured collection: Camellias. Tune in on our YouTube channel.

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Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Hollies

In celebration of the Scott Arboretum’s 95th Anniversary, take your lunch break virtually and explore this month’s featured collection: Hollies. Tune in on our YouTube channel.

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Nature’s Narratives: Smoke and Ashes: Opium’s Hidden Histories

Nature’s Narratives is the monthly book discussion group for Scott Arboretum & Gardens. Join fellow garden enthusiasts and book lovers to discuss books about plants, nature, and the environment. Author Amitav Ghosh traces the horticultural, cultural, economic, and social history of opium in this part...

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Virtual Lunchtime Tour: The Pinetum Part 2

Take your lunch break virtually and explore the wonders of the beautiful Pinetum at Scott Arboretum & Gardens. This virtual tour will include highlights beyond the first Pinetum virtual tour in 2024. Tune in on our YouTube channel.

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Travels @ 12: A Trip to Portugal: Exploring the Wild and Tamed

Join Abi Urena to experience the highlights of her eight-day trip to Portugal as a Longwood Gardens Professional Horticulture student. The Class of 2024 focused on studying the natural growth of Mediterranean plants in relatively wild environments. Visit national parks, restorations, and formal gardens across...

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