Join us this Sunday, April 26, 2009 for the 5th Annual Wildflower Celebration. This event will be held from 10 AM to 4 PM and is free for everyone. As usual, parking will be available at no charge at Red Clay Reservation, off Old Wilmington Rd. Signs will mark the route to the parking area.
Mt. Cuba Center is very pleased to announce a new, permanent addition to the garden. Renowned local artist, André Harvey, has created "Samara Turning with the Wind," a 13-foot tall, 600-pound cast bronze sculpture of a maple seed which has been placed in the Medallion Garden in the Lower Gum Allee. The sculpture is perched on a rock of local origin and turns gently at the slightest breeze. Attendees at Wildflower Celebration will be among the first visitors to view this magnificent creation.
Families and children will have the chance to learn more about ecologically-sound and sustainable gardening practices by visiting special activity centers. This year, topics include: Native Maples and Their Seeds, Tree Care, Glory of the Meadow, Dyeing Fibers with Native Plants, Native Plants for Dry Shade, Dogwoods, The Moss Bank and Natural Lands/Natural History. The first 500 families will receive a free potted wildflower. Enjoy live music as you stroll through the garden.
Enjoy our wildflower gardens at their peak and discover nature's landscapes in your own backyard at one of the region's most beautiful events. For more information call 302-239-4244 or go to our website at www.mtcubacenter.org
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Garden Club of Springfield Flower Show
'Play It Again Sam', a flower show presented The Garden Club of Springfield, Delaware County, will be held on Friday, October 2, 2009, from 1PM to 5PM.
It will be at the Church of the Redeemer, 145 W. Springfield Road, Springfield, Pa. 19064.
Admission is free. For more information, e-mail Peg Woolard (pwool1@verizon.net).
It will be at the Church of the Redeemer, 145 W. Springfield Road, Springfield, Pa. 19064.
Admission is free. For more information, e-mail Peg Woolard (pwool1@verizon.net).
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Spring at Mt. Cuba Center
Spring has sprung at Mt. Cuba Center! Get out into the garden and study Early Spring Wildflowers as they emerge over three weeks on Tuesdays, April 14, 21, and 28. Each class begins at 1PM and you'll get a spring wildflower to take home. Cost is just $10 per session. Please register in advance.
Orchids are in the spotlight all year. Our series, In Praise of Native Orchids, begins on Saturday, April 18. Learn about orchids you can grow in your own backyard! $15. Trilliums are among the highlights of the spring wildflower season at Mt. Cuba Center.
Take a close look with a class taught by Mt. Cuba's own expert Jeanne Frett, Trilliums: Quintessential Spring Wildflowers, on Thursday April 23. Jeanne's class is just $15. Or take a two hour guided garden tour to experience Trilliums and their Companions on scheduled days from April 16 to May 3. There isn't a better buy - the tour is only $5. Don't miss out as our lovely spring ephemerals are here today and gone tomorrow.
SAVE THE DATE! Mt. Cuba's 5th Annual Wildflower Celebration is Sunday, April 26 from 10AM to 4PM!
To register or to find out more about these events, go online to www.mtcubacenter.org or call 302.239.4244. Space is limited so register early.
Hope to see you in April!
Sincerely, Eileen Boyle
Education Coordinator
Orchids are in the spotlight all year. Our series, In Praise of Native Orchids, begins on Saturday, April 18. Learn about orchids you can grow in your own backyard! $15. Trilliums are among the highlights of the spring wildflower season at Mt. Cuba Center.
Take a close look with a class taught by Mt. Cuba's own expert Jeanne Frett, Trilliums: Quintessential Spring Wildflowers, on Thursday April 23. Jeanne's class is just $15. Or take a two hour guided garden tour to experience Trilliums and their Companions on scheduled days from April 16 to May 3. There isn't a better buy - the tour is only $5. Don't miss out as our lovely spring ephemerals are here today and gone tomorrow.
SAVE THE DATE! Mt. Cuba's 5th Annual Wildflower Celebration is Sunday, April 26 from 10AM to 4PM!
To register or to find out more about these events, go online to www.mtcubacenter.org or call 302.239.4244. Space is limited so register early.
Hope to see you in April!
Sincerely, Eileen Boyle
Education Coordinator
Friday, April 10, 2009
Tri-State Bird Rescue Looking for Volunteers
The nonprofit Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research is looking for people to help care for injured wild birds throughout the year and will hold a workshop for new volunteers. To participate, prospective volunteers must attend one of Tri-State’s hour-long information sessions held during April 18, 21 & 25. Call or e-mail for specific dates and times.
All sessions will be at:
Tri-State Frink Center for Wildlife,
11 Possum Hollow Road,
Newark, Delaware
Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Call (302) 737-9543, x 102, or e-mail jbartley@tristatebird.org.
All sessions will be at:
Tri-State Frink Center for Wildlife,
11 Possum Hollow Road,
Newark, Delaware
Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Call (302) 737-9543, x 102, or e-mail jbartley@tristatebird.org.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Flower Shows in the District
Old Eagle Garden Club - "Shapes of Spring" May 5, '09 show held at Bolingbroke, King of Prussia Road, Radnor, PA Contact Marian Faber 510- 688-5545 Open 1 - 4 p.m.
The Trevose Horticultural Society - Rhapsody in Green, August 21, 4:00pm-9pm & 22, 10:00am-5.00pm Wood River Village HulmevilleRoad and Bensalem Blvd. Open to the public . Open entries.
Contact Ken Helmich, 215-946-8108 or Bo Peters 267-981-5239, show co-chairs.
Flashback and Fast Forward - The Country Gardeners, Four Seasons Garden Club of Kennet Square, Garden Class of the Woman's Community Club of Uwchlan,Spade and Trowel Club of Kennett Square, Wayne Woods Garden Club September 26, '09, 1:00pm-5:00pm &September 27,'09, 10:00am-5:00pm Longwood Gardens,Inc. Kennett Square, PA Contact Peg Hartwick, 610-363-7545 or Kay Leto,610-444-2776 Chair and vice chair. Open entries. Longwood admission required for visiting.
Delaware Valley Daffodil Society - April 18, 1:30pm-6:00pm & April 19, 9:00am-6-00pm Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA, Open entries, Longwood admission required for visiting. Contact Anne Howe, 610-458-5291 (No design, only daffodils)
The Delaware Valley Iris Society is having an Iris Flower Show on Saturday, May 23rd, at the Jenkins Arboretum. There is a Division for flower arrangements. The only requirement is that your arrangement have an iris flower in it. You do not have to grow the iris yourself. There are no requirements for arrangement theme, size or style. You can even enter more than one arrangement, if you wish. Entries are accepted between 7:30 am and 9:30 am. The show schedule is on the web: http://www.dvis-ais.org/show_schedule.html . Scroll down to Division VII for the arrangement info. Remember that you have to pick up your arrangement after the show.
The Trevose Horticultural Society - Rhapsody in Green, August 21, 4:00pm-9pm & 22, 10:00am-5.00pm Wood River Village HulmevilleRoad and Bensalem Blvd. Open to the public . Open entries.
Contact Ken Helmich, 215-946-8108 or Bo Peters 267-981-5239, show co-chairs.
Flashback and Fast Forward - The Country Gardeners, Four Seasons Garden Club of Kennet Square, Garden Class of the Woman's Community Club of Uwchlan,Spade and Trowel Club of Kennett Square, Wayne Woods Garden Club September 26, '09, 1:00pm-5:00pm &September 27,'09, 10:00am-5:00pm Longwood Gardens,Inc. Kennett Square, PA Contact Peg Hartwick, 610-363-7545 or Kay Leto,610-444-2776 Chair and vice chair. Open entries. Longwood admission required for visiting.
Delaware Valley Daffodil Society - April 18, 1:30pm-6:00pm & April 19, 9:00am-6-00pm Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA, Open entries, Longwood admission required for visiting. Contact Anne Howe, 610-458-5291 (No design, only daffodils)
The Delaware Valley Iris Society is having an Iris Flower Show on Saturday, May 23rd, at the Jenkins Arboretum. There is a Division for flower arrangements. The only requirement is that your arrangement have an iris flower in it. You do not have to grow the iris yourself. There are no requirements for arrangement theme, size or style. You can even enter more than one arrangement, if you wish. Entries are accepted between 7:30 am and 9:30 am. The show schedule is on the web: http://www.dvis-ais.org/show_schedule.html . Scroll down to Division VII for the arrangement info. Remember that you have to pick up your arrangement after the show.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Congratulations to Wayne Woods Garden Club for there entry into the PHS flower show. The entry was in the Passerella Fashion Runway Class. Pictured: Doris Petty, Neel Al Sharif (designer), Linda Mason, Cathy Siple. It won an honorable mention. Beautiful design ladies!
Congratulations to Spade and Trowel Garden Club members also. The following members were honored. In horticulture, Sunny Mc George and Alice Bucher received honorable mention for their coleus. Sunny McGeorge received a first for her returning challenge plant, Chririta sinensis 'Hisako'. In design, Tala Graham received a blue for her mini entry, Vesuvius, and Kris Qualls received a red for her mini "Vivace". Bev Schmitt received a 2nd place and a class commendation for her entry Aida. Diane Mateson received a third place for her design.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
News From Mt. Cuba
Our new Spring Continuing Education Brochure is out! This year our program theme is "Discover Nature's Landscapes in your Own Backyard." We are acutely aware that the difficult economy is affecting everyone and have responded with our own "economic stimulus plan." The cost of classes has been reduced in an effort to help your dollars go farther; in addition, many of our classes provide seeds and plants as a "take home" benefit.
Jump into Spring with our March courses. On Friday March 27th at 10:00 am, our Moss Gardening Workshop will demonstrate hands-on techniques for using moss in naturalistic gardening. Learn to groom, transplant and identify several common mosses. Take home a wisk broom for grooming and a pot of moss with Quaker ladies. Dress for the outdoors.
Derek Stoner will lead a class in search of the Wonders of Wood Ducks on Sunday March 29 at 1:00 pm. Learn about wood ducks and where to install their nest boxes. You'll view the wood duck boxes at Mt. Cuba Center so dress to go outside.
To register or to find out more about these courses, go online to www.mtcubacenter.org or call 302.239.4244. Space is limited so register early.
Jump into Spring with our March courses. On Friday March 27th at 10:00 am, our Moss Gardening Workshop will demonstrate hands-on techniques for using moss in naturalistic gardening. Learn to groom, transplant and identify several common mosses. Take home a wisk broom for grooming and a pot of moss with Quaker ladies. Dress for the outdoors.
Derek Stoner will lead a class in search of the Wonders of Wood Ducks on Sunday March 29 at 1:00 pm. Learn about wood ducks and where to install their nest boxes. You'll view the wood duck boxes at Mt. Cuba Center so dress to go outside.
To register or to find out more about these courses, go online to www.mtcubacenter.org or call 302.239.4244. Space is limited so register early.
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