I spent a day at the Scott Arboretum recently, partaking in their great seminar on hardy succulents and cacti. As part of this short course on one of my favorite plant groups, we were taken on a tour of the many green roofs on the campus that Scott’s staff manage. I was impressed with the diversity of the plant material they were using; not just succulents were greening these hot, windy, dry surfaces, but also a few Opuntia, Dianthus, many grasses and a little blue flower called desert bluebell.
Another element of Scott that I love so much are their creative container plantings. Here’s one with a marbleized fern, Nephrolepis exaltata ‘Tiger’, that I really love. I’m wondering how well it would hold up in a vase…
I’d definitely recommend checking out Scott’s list of courses and events. This arboretum is a dynamic setting with some really dedicated horticulturalist that don’t mind sharing their expertise. They have a great garden blog too: check it out!
Hi Jennie! These photos are beautiful. I wish more of these gorgeous containers would thrive in our steamy semi-tropical climate. I will definitely be back to visit (and be inspired by) your blog.
Beautiful containers here, Jennie..I especially love the combo of angel trumpet and diamond frost euphorbia. thanks for sharing!
Lynn
Jennie,
Thanks so much for this beautiful post and for getting the word out about classes and events at the Scott Arboretum. I’m so glad you enjoyed the hardy cacti and succulent seminar and we look forward to seeing you again!
– Julie Jenney
Thanks, Julie, for orgainzing such a great seminar…lunch was really delicious too.
Will be back for more (classes, not lunch) soon!
Jennie–
I’m glad you took the workshop. I need to stop by to check out your student garden. I hope classes/working are going well for you.
Jeff Jabco
Hi Jeff! So glad you stopped by for a virtual visit here on the blog at least. Your roofs look amazing! Really incredible to see the difference between the tour you took us up on and this time around. Hope to see you around LWG or Scott sometimes soon.
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