2012 Year in Review - The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College

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GREENS SALE:The 9th GreensSale led by BeckyRobert was held inthe Wister CenterDecember 1 andbrought 232 toshop, an increasein attendance of56% from last year.$4,455 was raisedand 12 joinedduring the event,an increase of 18%over 2011. Thisevent was free andopen to the public.DEDICATED TREES AND BENCHES: With donations of $1,000 and $2,000 dedicated treesand benches respectively may be established on campus. In 2012 we added two dedicated trees(see donor list on page 14).EXTENDED TRIPS: From January 7-29, 19 traveled with Claire Sawyers to New Zealand visitinggardens, natural areas, and cultural destinations on an itinerary titled “From Far North to DeepSouth: A Voyage of Discovery, Adventure and Pleasure.” Such travel opportunities are offeredonce every two years.FALL FESTIVAL: “The Layered Garden” was presented by David Culp at the Fall Festival heldOctober 21 in the Lang Music Building. Following the lecture, David signed books, refreshmentswere enjoyed, and the fall bulb dividend of snowdrops (Galanthusworonowii) was distributed. This event was free and open to the public;341 attended.FIVE EVENTS FOR FIVE YEARS: A marketing plan developed by BeckyRobert, PR and Volunteers Program Coordinator with Scott Associatesfunding was initiated in 2012 and outlines promotional activities toincrease awareness and attendance at five annually held events:Fall Festival, Greens Sale, Winter Celebration, Spring Festival andthe Unusual Tropicals and Annuals Sale.GARDEN DAY: On October 7, seven private gardens in theMain Line area were open to Scott Associates for self-guidedtouring. The stormy weather discouraged participation; only112 braved it. They were richly rewarded with the gardensof Paul and Lis Braun (Narberth); Susanna Lochs andSue Clendenin servingrefreshments at theGarden Day reception.Dean Adler (Gladwyn); Kim Olthoff and David Van Houten(Merion Station); Ann and Michael Rhoades (Bryn Mawr);Lorraine and Peter Wallace (Bryn Mawr); Dr. and Mrs. JoelWalsey (Gladwyn); and a reception hosted at HarritonHouse, a historic property with gardens.GREATER PHILADELPHIA GARDENS (GPG): The ScottArboretum partners with 30 other gardens in the Philadelphiaregion to promote visitation to the “Nation’s GardeningCapital.” In 2012 the GPG Facebook page had 1,270followers, (an increase of 31% over 2011), and had over3,000 views of YouTube videos. The focus in 2012 was“With Art Philadelphia” tying the art of gardens intoa broad partnership of the region’s many institutionsdevoted to visual art forms. Claire Sawyers served onthe executive committee for GPG.4 ProgramsPhoto by D. MattisVolunteers making wreathsfor the Greens Sale
GROUP TOURS: Guided special tours may be arranged by outsidegroups for a small fee or, in many cases, professional groups arewelcomed to tour with no charge. In 2012 we had 12 such tours.Special visitors included participants in the International PlantPropagators Annual Meeting, board members of the Philadelphia Zoo,and the horticulture department of Auburn University.Scott Medaland AwardHORTICULTURAL SEMINARS: These in-depth sessions focus onparticular plant groups and cover field identification, culture and landscapeuses, with handbooks provided. In March, unusual broadleavedevergreens were covered; in April, magnolias; 47 attended.INTERNSHIPS: In 2012 we offered one year-long educationinternship position and one summer intern position in our efforts toprovide hands-on learning opportunities for young professionalspursuing ornamental horticultural and public horticulture as careerchoices (see staff list on page 12).LECTURES: Illustrated lecturers hosted at the Scott Arboretum in2012 included: Jerry Fritz on perennials (1/22); Claudia West andCarrie Wiles on the landscape’s color spectrum (3/23); and W. GarySmith on “Beauty and Decay” (11/15).LIBRARY: The Scott Arboretum’s library of horticultural resourcesincluded over 1,300 books, numerous magazines and newslettersdevoted to gardens and ornamental horticulture. Members haveborrowing privileges; it was maintained by volunteers through 2012,who gave 533 hours.MEMBER DISCOUNT PROGRAM: These merchants and organizationsprovided discounts to members of the Scott Associates in 2012to help us provide valuable membership incentives: 320 Market andCafé (Swarthmore), Bartlett Tree Expert Company (Bala Cynwyd),Chanticleer (Wayne), Gateway Garden Center (Hockessin, DE),Main Line Gardens (Malvern), Mostardi Nursery (Newtown Square),National Gardening Association, Redbud Native Plant Nursery (GlenMills), Swarthmore Flower and Gift Shop (Swarthmore), SwarthmoreTrue Value Hardware (Swarthmore), Triple Oaks Nursery and HerbGarden (Franklinville, NJ), and Wedgewood Gardens, Inc. (Glen Mills).MEMBERS PLANT EXCHANGE AND SALE: On May 11-12,volunteers organized this popular plant swap and bargain sale in its17th year, bringing 102 Scott Associates to the Wister Center andnetting $1,990 from plant and soil sales related to the event.presented toPhoto by M. JonesWilliam CullinaAt the Spring Festival on March 11,Swarthmore College President RebeccaChopp presented the 58thScott Medal and Award of $13,000to William Cullina in the Lang PerformingArts Center. Scott Medalrecipients are selected in recognitionof their outstanding contributions tothe science and art of gardening by aneight-member selection committee.The 2012 Selection Committee included:Antonia Adezio (The GardenConservancy); Rick Colbert (TylerArboretum); Tom Fischer (TimberPress); Sharon Loving (LongwoodGardens); W. Gary Smith (W. GarySmith Design); Dan Stark (AmericanPublic Garden Association); GwenStauffer (Lotusland); and WilliamThomas (Chanticleer).Pictured above (l to r): Claire Sawyers,William Cullina, Swarthmore CollegePresident Rebecca Chopp, VicePresident of Facilities Stu Hain.NATIONAL PUBLIC GARDEN DAY:Now established on the Friday beforeMother’s Day, we celebrated the 4thannual national day of celebration recognizingthe important role public gardensplay in promoting education, conservation,and environmental preservationwith a “Blooming Bash” in the WisterCenter. Refreshments, bloom displays,and horticultural give-aways were offered;this event was free and open tothe public; 49 attended.Potting up plantsfor the MembersPlant Exchange(l to r): Cindy Kerr,Chris Lindstrom,Julie Vrooman,Chris Gradel,Lynn Palmer-Gee.5
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