Ask Elaine – Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum

Ask Elaine: Deer-resistant Spring-blooming Bulbs

Posted on 09/28/2019 by Elaine Fogerty09/28/2019

Dear Elaine, I would like to plant spring-blooming bulbs in October. What flowers are deer resistant, if there is such a thing? … Continue reading →

Ask Elaine: Arboretum Accessibility

Posted on 08/29/2019 by Elaine Fogerty08/29/2019

Dear Elaine, My mother has difficulty walking. I was wondering if there are places at the Laurelwood Arboretum that would accommodate special needs people? … Continue reading →

Ask Elaine: Attracting Butterflies

Posted on 07/22/2019 by Elaine Fogerty07/22/2019

Dear Elaine, My children just love the colorful butterflies that are flittering about our backyard. How can we attract more of these gorgeous creatures? … Continue reading →

Ask Elaine: Health Benefits of Outdoor Gardening

Posted on 06/27/2019 by Elaine Fogerty06/28/2019

Dear Elaine, It’s summertime and the kids are out of school. Time for bicycle riding, softball games, catching fireflies, and other outdoor activities. While I don’t generally participate in that liveliness, I’m wondering if my outdoor gardening has any health … Continue reading →

Ask Elaine: Membership Benefits

Posted on 05/28/2019 by Alice Moskowitz05/28/2019

Dear Elaine, I went to the May plant sale at Laurelwood Arboretum. There were so many beautiful plants! I had a chance to walk around and decided to join Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum. What are some of the opportunities and … Continue reading →

Ask Elaine: Plant Sale

Posted on 04/28/2019 by Ann Campbell04/29/2019

Dear Elaine, I am looking forward to May at Laurelwood Arboretum – rhododendron, azaleas and lilacs are in bloom and shopping at the annual Plant Sale. Do you have any information on what plants might be available at the Plant … Continue reading →

Ask Elaine: Favorite Trees

Posted on 03/25/2019 by Elaine Fogerty03/30/2019

Dear Elaine, What is Arbor Day? How can I get more information about trees? What are your favorite trees at Laurelwood? … Continue reading →

Ask Elaine: New Plants in 2019

Posted on 02/21/2019 by Ann Campbell02/21/2019

What new plants are on the horizon in 2019 and what might I anticipate in garden centers this spring? … Continue reading →

Ask Elaine: Cabin Fever

Posted on 01/31/2019 by Elaine Fogerty01/31/2019

I am itching to get outside and garden. I guess that I have “cabin fever.” Any ideas on what to do to while away the time until the outdoor garden season starts? Thanks. … Continue reading →

Ask Elaine: The Landscape in Winter

Posted on 12/30/2018 by Elaine Fogerty12/31/2018

Now that the trees have lost their leaves, the landscape takes on a look with different points of interest. How can I duplicate some the beautiful silhouettes that I see at Laurelwood? Thank you and Happy New Year! … Continue reading →