A GARDENER'S HAPPY NEW YEAR

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12 New Year's Resolutions for Gardeners

SWAMP WHITE OAK

The Arboretum recently added  some new trees to its landscape: Quercus bicolor.  These trees replace the Pyrus calleryana (Bradford Pear) that were once planted in an area behind the Ag Center.  The Bradford Pear was once widely used as an ornamental tree.  It has been out of favor due to its weak wood structure, its invasiveness, and its short lifespan.  Here is an Q & A Section that points out the problems with a  BRADFORD PEAR.

Quercus Bicolor

Swamp White Oak

The oaks were purchased using the money raised from our Annual Plant Sale, Speaker Events, Friends' Membership, and donations.  We are hoping that soon they will provide much needed shade in this area.  Here is a fact sheet detailing some of its characteristics:

Quercus bicolor

  Photo by T. McDaniel

A GIFT FOR A GARDENER

Looking for something unique to give the gardener in your life?  Tickets to our upcoming speaker event might be just the thing.

WREATH WORKSHOP - Afternoon Session

If you missed our workshop, here is an article that may help you do your own thing:

HOLIDAY DECORATING WITH FRESH GREENERY

WREATH WORKSHOP - Morning Session

We had a very artistic group of people in both groups.  It was a fun day of creating and sharing.  Many were ready to sign up for next year's workshop!

OUR GREEN ROOF SHELTER BECAME GREENER

Our Green Roof Shelter is now really green.  When you visit the Arboretum this is the place to start. Check out our 'What's in Bloom' display. Master Gardeners pick 10 plants of interest each week.  A display case lists the plants and where to find them. Maps of the Arboretum are also located there.