COX ARBORETUM AWARDED LEVEL II ACCREDITATION BY ARBNET ARBORETUM ACCREDITATION PROGRAM LISLE, IL (June 12, 2013) – The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum are pleased to announce that Cox Arboretum of Canton, Georgia has been awarded a Level II Accreditation. By achieving particular standards of professional practices deemed important for arboreta and botanic gardens, Cox Arboretum is now recognized…
The Awesome Beauty of Nature Over the past few years I have begun to appreciate the beauty of a garden in winter. This is particularly true when I visit woodland gardens where there tends to be a lot of variety in the landscape. Our arboretum was never intended to be a formal garden where all the boxwoods are neatly trimmed…
Variegated Plants-Part 1 Variegated Plants Part 1 Like the Japanese, I have always had a yen for variegated plants. I find the intricate patterns fascinating and like to use them along pathways in shady locations to brighten up the area. They also can add contrast against solid colors. One, however, needs to be circumspect in their placement as too many…
Countless times I walk through the arboretum and see unique plants that are either in bloom, have really cool bark, are displaying dazzling new growth, spectacular fall color, or have produced beautiful cones. Whenever I show these to visitors they all seem to marvel at the artistry of nature. In this connection, I have decided to create a weekly venue…