Out and About in the Arboretum

Broadleaved evergreens include boxwoods, hollies, Magnolia grandiflora, leatherleaf mahonia, azaleas, rhododendron, and even the yucca. These elements in the garden provide color for the eye to enjoy all through the winter season.

While we all may have differing opinions on the desirability of snow, we do know that snow does have some benefits for trees and plantings. One major benefit of a good snow cover is that the snow functions as an excellent insulator of the soil. Without snow, very cold temperatures can freeze the soil deeper and deeper, which could lead

The colors and assortment of plants in bloom this past week were remarkable. Take a visit to enjoy orchids, lemon trees, aloe plants in bloom and a wide assortment of geraniums.

The beauty of berries can be found in many directions in the Barton Arboretum at this time of the year. Just pass by the front Atrium as you enter the Community Building on the Medford Campus and you will note not only the purple Beauty Berries, but the red berries of the American Holly as well. Also, on the Lumberton

At this time of the year, you will hopefully enjoy the many Poinsettia plants decorating areas of the Campuses. Poinsettias are native plants in Mexico, where they flower during the winter. These colorful plants are named for Joel Roberts Poinsett, who was the first Ambassador from the US to Mexico in 1825. While visiting Mexico, he was intrigued by the