Under Construction
My Climate Zone
-
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
Zone 6b -
Sunset Climate Zone
Zone 34 -
City
Wallingford -
State
PA -
Zip Code
19086 -
Country
United States
My Mulch Profile
-
Website
www.scottarboretum.org -
Occupation
Programs Coordinator -
Gardening Ability
2 - Sort of Experienced -
My 5 favorite plants are
At this moment:
Echinacea purpurea
Cryptomeria 'Yoshino'
Lagerstroemia 'Natchez'
Baptisia australis
Dicentra spectabilis
-
Who is your own favorite gardening personality on TV, radio or in print? Why?
I love the GardenRant blog, www.gardenrant.com -
Do you have a gardening philosophy you would like to share with other gardeners? What is it?
As most gardening experts will tell you, try any plant three times. -
What plant have you tried to grow that has given you the most trouble? Or, what plant would you like to grow and can't, and why?
Actinidia kolomikta; It is a very attractive vine, but didn't make it in my garden. -
What is your favorite time in the garden?
during a summer rain storm -
What is your favorite color in the garden?
purple -
What is your favorite place or activity in the garden?
relaxing on the chair in the garden -
What is your favorite public or private garden in the world? Why?
The Scott Arboretum -
What individual has influenced your gardening interest the most? How?
The Scott Arboretum -
Gardening Dilemmas
Right now: planting plants too close -
What do you dislike most about gardening?
weeds -
What do you like most about gardening?
Being able to sit on one of our two porches and enjoy the beautiful garden we have created. The best is looking out any window in the house and seeing plants putting on a show. -
Company/Organization
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College -
Favorite Nursery
Mostardis Nursery, PA -
What is your Garden Test Score?
11-15 Now We're Talking
Education
-
Interests
Ornamental Horticulture
