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Season 3 Episode 7 with Jeff Jabco, Executive Director of Scott Arboretum and Gardens

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In this episode of Keeping It Green, the team sits down with Jeff Jabco, Executive Director of the Scott Arboretum and Gardens, to explore his horticulture journey and the evolution of the Swarthmore Arboretum and Gardens. Jeff shares how the Scott Arboretum began as the Scott Foundation—established in 1929 by Swarthmore College alumni Mr. and Mrs. Scott to showcase exceptional plants for Delaware Valley home gardeners—and how it transformed into a dynamic space that blends curated plant collections with thoughtfully designed garden environments. He explains why “Gardens” was added to the name and how it better reflects the Arboretum’s mission to connect with the public. Jeff also discusses his deep ties to Penn State, where he earned his horticulture degree, launched his career with Penn State Extension, and later collaborated on research involving growing degree days and green roof systems. And what exactly is “Peony Palooza”? Tune in to find out.

Episode Hosts/Speakers:

Margaret Pickoff, Penn State Extension (host)

Sandy Feather, Penn State Extension (host)

Jeff Jabco, Executive Director of Scott Arboretum and Gardens

Photo Credit: Becky Robert

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Chapters

1. Welcome, Weather, And Drought Stress (00:00:00)

2. Introducing Jeff And Scott Arboretum (00:02:32)

3. Unifying Departments And Evolving The Mission (00:04:55)

4. Inspiring Home Gardeners: From Collections To Gardens (00:08:40)

5. Jeff’s Extension Roots And Horticulture Shifts (00:12:15)

6. Enduring Collections: Magnolias, Hollies, Peonies (00:17:10)

7. The Rose Garden Redesign For Sustainability (00:22:10)

8. Managing Rose Rosette And IPM Realities (00:28:05)

9. Meadows, Organic Lawns, And Green Roofs (00:32:05)

10. Conferences And Regional Collaboration (00:36:15)

11. Plant Societies, Craft, And Community Learning (00:41:20)

12. Personal Passions, Forest Change, And Farewell (00:45:40)

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