Out and About in the Arboretum
February 12 to 18, 2017 – Galanthus
When the Galanthus, commonly known as snowdrops, are in bloom, it is a sure sign that spring will come! You can find these bulbs in bloom in the Atrium of the Medford Campus Community Building. These tiny plants, just 3-6 inches tall, produce one small white flower that hangs from its stalk. These perennial plants often multiply over time and
February 5 to 11, 2017 – Save the Date! Evening in the Arboretum
Save the Date: Mark your calendar now for Saturday, April 29, 2017, when the Seventh Annual “Evening in the Arboretum” benefit will be held on the Medford Campus from 6:00 to 8:30 pm. This event is designed to raise funds for the enhancement of the Arboretum, and includes wine tasting, hearty hors d’ oeuvres, live music, and a silent auction.
January 29 to February 4, 2017 – Leatherleaf mahonia
With its ever present green holly-like foliage, fragrant yellow flowers in the spring and inky blue berries in the fall, leatherleaf mahonia, Mahonia bealei, adds year-round interest in Court 4 and Court 2 on the Medford Campus, as well as other areas. This shrub grows slowly and requires very little pruning to control its size. Leatherleaf mahonia belongs to a
January 22 to 28, 2017 – The Truth about Pine Cones
Pine Cones! Just about everyone has seen them around the Campuses, but did you know: The term ‘pine cone’ is only correct when talking about cones that come from pine trees. All conifers produce cones as their way of reproducing. All conifer produce male and female cones. The cones hold multiple seeds that are released when the cone has matured.
January 15 to 21, 2017 – “The earth has music for those who listen”
In the words of William Shakespeare, “The earth has music for those who listen.” In the winter season, you may need to listen closely to the earth to enjoy the bounty of nature. If you look closely, you will notice the beautiful structure of the trees barren of their leaves and enjoy the evergreens for their constant presence of green. Also you may note the
January 8 to January 14, 2017 – Medford Campus Greenhouse
January is a perfect time to visit the Greenhouse on the Ground Floor of the Haddon Building on the Medford Campus. Run by an MLRA Committee, the Greenhouse is open from mid-October through mid-May. When you walk in the area, you will be surrounded by bright colors of spring and summer. In particular this year, the orchids seem especially prolific.