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Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College begins a Sustainability Series for Home Gardeners

The Scott Arboretum has begun a new series of lectures, seminars, and workshops that will focus on sustainable practices in the garden.

Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College (September 3, 2008)

Participants will learn how to protect our planet’s natural systems, become proper land stewards, and encourage wildlife in the garden. Our goal is to have more gardeners adopt sustainable practices in every facet of their home gardens. Many of the programs as free and open to the public.

Some events include:
Horticulture Seminar: Native Ferns with Gregg Tepper and Marcie Weigelt     09/22
Guided Tour: Green Roof    10/11   
Workshop: Lawn Alternatives for the Real World with Larry Weaner    11/08
Lecture: Gardening for Life with Doug Tallamy    02/12

To see our complete listing and learn more about sustainability at the Scott Arboretum, visit www.scottarboretum.org and click on Sustainability Topics.