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Pots, pots, pots – please read before dropping off

Pots, pots, pots – please read before dropping off

We don’t recycle pots. We do reuse the ones we can and appreciate you dropping off only what we can use. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE THESE! If they’re gross enough that you wouldn’t want to clean them up and reuse them we probably wouldn’t either. We’d rather spend our time digging up plants to share with you!

Birds, Birds, Birds

Birds, Birds, Birds

We’ve had bird walks, bird watchers, bird counters, bird photographers and more at the Arboretum! Bring your binoculars, walk, sit, listen and look. You’ll be amazed by what you see and hear. Here is a list of 49 species observed in the Spring during migration. https://ebird.org/checklist/S108991358. Feel free to add any you might see here!

Althouse Arboretum and the Food Collaborative

Althouse Arboretum and the Food Collaborative

Did You Know?   That GreenAllies and the Althouse Arboretum are helping lead a collaborative of nonprofits in the region to help improve the food system in the Pottstown region?  The Collaborative decided that the Food System must Be community centered (built by the community for the benefit of the community) Embrace diverse cultures and perspectives Foster a sense of belonging and celebration Provide sufficient food for all people while minimizing waste Create local job opportunities in cultivation, production, and distribution…

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Flowering Dogwood

Flowering Dogwood

Flowering Dogwood Tree Cornus florida Height  15’ – 30’ Spread 15’- 30’ Sun  Full sun to part shade Water  Medium Bloom Time April to May Color White (bracts)  An excellent landscape choice for all four seasons, the white dogwood is a favorite in many yards and gardens and throughout the Arboretum. White “flowers” show their beauty in spring, foliage turns a vibrant red-purple in fall, and glossy red fruits attract winter songbirds for the enjoyment of all. This tree is…

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Swamp White Oak

Swamp White Oak

Swamp White Oak  Quercus bicolor Height 50’ – 60’ Spread   50’ – 60’ Full sun Water medium to wet The swamp white oak is a great choice for a shade or street tree, with the ability to grow at a moderate pace and live more than 300 years. It’s the kind of tree you plant for not only your enjoyment but for the benefit of generations to come. As the name suggests, this oak is found growing wild in low-lying…

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