Out and About in the Arboretum

Of all of the things to value in the Arboretum during the winter, it seems appropriate to take time to be thankful for the broadleaved evergreen trees and shrubs. They look alive all winter long, with their ever-present foliage. This category includes: boxwoods, hollies, Magnolia grandiflora, leatherleaf mahonia, azaleas, rhododendron, and even the yucca. The cheerful shine of a boxwood

For a pop of color, you may want to visit the Haddon Greenhouse on the Ground Floor of the Haddon Building on the Medford Campus. Run by a Medford Leas Residents Association Committee, this space is open from mid-October through mid-May. You will enjoy the orchids, paperwhites, geraniums and yes, even a lemon tree in this area. If you need

As you traverse the two Campuses, no matter what the season, you can almost always find a wreath to enjoy. The first written records show that wreaths date back to the ancient Greeks and Romans at around 150 BC, when members of society would wear wreaths as headdresses. Spring and summer wreaths are reported to mean new life and growth.

This is a wonderful time of the year to visit Courtyard Garden 21 on the Medford Campus. Known as the Holly Court, this garden is filled with many examples of different species of Holly trees and shrubs. The Ilex, or holly genus, includes evergreen and deciduous trees, as well as shrubs. The fruit of the Ilex, often referred to as berries, range in color

As you are visiting the Medford Leas Fitness Center, dining rooms, Gathering Room, and /or Holly Room, you will enjoy the view of the festively decorated Gazebo. Greenery, lights, bird feeders and a wonderful Williamsburg display of pineapple and fruit. The pineapple, native to South America, was imported to the Caribbean likely in the 16th century. When the pineapple was

As you are out and about this week, you may appreciate walking through Court 13 on the Medford Campus to enjoy the group of three Foster Holly, Ilex x Attenuata ‘Fosteri’ trees. This group makes a stunning show with its glossy dark green leaves and the deep red berries that fill the branches. This holly is a female cultivar, but