See the gardens in a different light!
Summer Twilight Tours
Mt. Cuba Center
Wednesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 PM through July 28
$5 per person
Make your reservations at http://www.museumtix.com/program/program.aspx?vid=827&pid=148428&pvt=mcc
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Sunday, May 8, 2011
May at Mt. Cuba
First of all, thank you to everyone who visited us on Sunday, May 1. Nearly 3,000 guests came to see our gardens in all of their spring glory. I hope you were one of them.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 4, (7 PM-9 PM) please join me in welcoming Eric Toensmeier, co-author of Edible Forest Gardens, to talk about Gardening Like the Forest. This course introduces the vision of forest gardening with some scientific background, a few living examples, and a sampling of some useful perennial edibles you can use in your own garden. You'll take home a plant as well. Cost of the class, including refreshments, is $25.
Other classes coming up this month include Backyard Invasive Plants, (Saturday, May 7, 10 AM-1 PM, $25), with Jim Subach, our natural lands manager. You'll see over 30 live specimens of alien/invasive plants. Seating is limited for this class. Jeanne Frett continues her study of native spring wildflowers on Tuesday, May 10 & 11 (An Introduction to Native Spring Wildflowers, 1-3 PM, $40). Also on May 11, Vic Piatt highlights scree garden plants for spring and summer and how to use them in a garden setting. (10 AM-12 Noon, $20). For artists, sign up for Botanical Illustration: Native Azaleas on May 12 &19, (2 sessions, $55, 1-3 PM for both days.) Finally, on Saturday, May 14, join Dr. David L. Wagner from the University of Connecticut as he explores the secret world of caterpillars in The Myriad Defenses of Caterpillars (1-3 pm, $25.)
Finally, our daytime public garden tours will continue through May 27. For a different look and feel, the Summer Twilight Tour begins on Thursday, May 19. For a complete list of events, click here or call 302-239-4244
It's spring at Mt. Cuba Center and there's no better time to come and visit. I look forward to sharing the beauty of this place with you soon!
Sincerely,
Eileen Boyle
Public Programs Manager
Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 4, (7 PM-9 PM) please join me in welcoming Eric Toensmeier, co-author of Edible Forest Gardens, to talk about Gardening Like the Forest. This course introduces the vision of forest gardening with some scientific background, a few living examples, and a sampling of some useful perennial edibles you can use in your own garden. You'll take home a plant as well. Cost of the class, including refreshments, is $25.
Other classes coming up this month include Backyard Invasive Plants, (Saturday, May 7, 10 AM-1 PM, $25), with Jim Subach, our natural lands manager. You'll see over 30 live specimens of alien/invasive plants. Seating is limited for this class. Jeanne Frett continues her study of native spring wildflowers on Tuesday, May 10 & 11 (An Introduction to Native Spring Wildflowers, 1-3 PM, $40). Also on May 11, Vic Piatt highlights scree garden plants for spring and summer and how to use them in a garden setting. (10 AM-12 Noon, $20). For artists, sign up for Botanical Illustration: Native Azaleas on May 12 &19, (2 sessions, $55, 1-3 PM for both days.) Finally, on Saturday, May 14, join Dr. David L. Wagner from the University of Connecticut as he explores the secret world of caterpillars in The Myriad Defenses of Caterpillars (1-3 pm, $25.)
Finally, our daytime public garden tours will continue through May 27. For a different look and feel, the Summer Twilight Tour begins on Thursday, May 19. For a complete list of events, click here or call 302-239-4244
It's spring at Mt. Cuba Center and there's no better time to come and visit. I look forward to sharing the beauty of this place with you soon!
Sincerely,
Eileen Boyle
Public Programs Manager
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Wildflower Celebration at Mt. Cuba Center on May 1, 2011
Experience the wonders of naturalistic gardening at the region’s finest woodland wildflower garden during the Seventh Annual Wildflower Celebration at Mt. Cuba Center, scheduled for Sunday, May 1, 2011 from 10AM to 4PM. This celebration of spring offers visitors the once-a-year opportunity to stroll the grounds at their leisure while enjoying learning stations, live music, family activities and much more. As always, there is no admission fee for the day.
New this year, especially for families with children, is “The Journey from Caterpillar to Butterfly.” Starting at the entrance to the gardens, guests will receive a folder introducing the journey and what to expect. As families move from station to station, they’ll learn about caterpillars, what they eat, who eats them, and finally, which butterfly they’ve become. It will be fun for everyone.
Returning for a second year is the “Wildflower Challenge.” Learn four different wildflowers while strolling the gardens, then take the Challenge and win a 2-for-1 coupon for a Mt. Cuba Center garden tour. Also returning are the learning stations, highlighting native azaleas, meadow plants and plants that will attract butterflies.
Parking for the event will be at Red Clay Reservation on Old Wilmington Road, just east of Brackenville Rd. Shuttle buses or a foot path will take you to Mt. Cuba Center. The gardens are not wheelchair or stroller accessible and pets are not permitted. The parking area closes at 3:30 PM.
For more information about the Seventh Annual Wildflower Celebration, visit www.mtcubacenter.org, or call 302-239-4244.
For further information and photos, contact Jeanette Zipf, Communications Coordinator at Mt. Cuba Center, 302-239-4244 X243, or jzipf@mtcubacenter.org.
Jeanette P. Zipf
Communications Coordinator
Mt. Cuba Center, Inc.
P.O. Box 3570
Greenville, DE 19807-0570
Telephone: 302-239-4244 ext. 243
FAX: 302-239-5366
http://www.mtcubacenter.org/
New this year, especially for families with children, is “The Journey from Caterpillar to Butterfly.” Starting at the entrance to the gardens, guests will receive a folder introducing the journey and what to expect. As families move from station to station, they’ll learn about caterpillars, what they eat, who eats them, and finally, which butterfly they’ve become. It will be fun for everyone.
Returning for a second year is the “Wildflower Challenge.” Learn four different wildflowers while strolling the gardens, then take the Challenge and win a 2-for-1 coupon for a Mt. Cuba Center garden tour. Also returning are the learning stations, highlighting native azaleas, meadow plants and plants that will attract butterflies.
Parking for the event will be at Red Clay Reservation on Old Wilmington Road, just east of Brackenville Rd. Shuttle buses or a foot path will take you to Mt. Cuba Center. The gardens are not wheelchair or stroller accessible and pets are not permitted. The parking area closes at 3:30 PM.
For more information about the Seventh Annual Wildflower Celebration, visit www.mtcubacenter.org, or call 302-239-4244.
For further information and photos, contact Jeanette Zipf, Communications Coordinator at Mt. Cuba Center, 302-239-4244 X243, or jzipf@mtcubacenter.org.
Jeanette P. Zipf
Communications Coordinator
Mt. Cuba Center, Inc.
P.O. Box 3570
Greenville, DE 19807-0570
Telephone: 302-239-4244 ext. 243
FAX: 302-239-5366
http://www.mtcubacenter.org/
Friday, April 1, 2011
Mt. Cuba in April
Dear gardening friends,
How would you choose to greet spring? Many of us would choose a garden where there are classes, tours, an art show, and more to welcome this favorite time of the year. On April 6, Vic Piatt begins the Mt. Cuba Center Scree Garden Study (10AM-12 Noon, $20). This session reviews the scree garden construction at Mt. Cuba Center, plus you'll take home a rock garden plant. On April 12 & 13, the Introduction to Native Spring Wildflowers series begins (1-3PM, $40). The class will cover the identification and cultivation of 36 outstanding species. Additional classes are scheduled for April 26 and May 10. If you'd like to focus on just one type of spring plant, choose from Designing with Native Mosses on April 16, (10:30AM - 12:30PM, $20) or Trilliums to Know and Grow on April 20 (10:30AM-12:30PM, $20.) A sure sign of spring at Mt. Cuba Center is - guests in the garden! The Spring Wildflower Tours begin on Thursday, April 14 and the price remains $5 for the two-hour walk with one of our trained docents.
Also in the month of April - "Beauty in Detail," an exhibition of work created by students in our art and photography classes. The gallery will be open on Saturdays from 10AM to 3 PM during tour season.
Finally, just a save-the-date reminder - the Seventh Annual Wildflower Celebration will be on Sunday, May 1 from 10AM to 4 PM. You'll get more detailed information as the date gets closer. Please visit www.mtcubacenter.org to see the entire list of spring and summer events.
This is such an exciting season at Mt. Cuba Center - I look forward to sharing it with you soon!
Sincerely,
Eileen Boyle
Public Programs Manager
How would you choose to greet spring? Many of us would choose a garden where there are classes, tours, an art show, and more to welcome this favorite time of the year. On April 6, Vic Piatt begins the Mt. Cuba Center Scree Garden Study (10AM-12 Noon, $20). This session reviews the scree garden construction at Mt. Cuba Center, plus you'll take home a rock garden plant. On April 12 & 13, the Introduction to Native Spring Wildflowers series begins (1-3PM, $40). The class will cover the identification and cultivation of 36 outstanding species. Additional classes are scheduled for April 26 and May 10. If you'd like to focus on just one type of spring plant, choose from Designing with Native Mosses on April 16, (10:30AM - 12:30PM, $20) or Trilliums to Know and Grow on April 20 (10:30AM-12:30PM, $20.) A sure sign of spring at Mt. Cuba Center is - guests in the garden! The Spring Wildflower Tours begin on Thursday, April 14 and the price remains $5 for the two-hour walk with one of our trained docents.
Also in the month of April - "Beauty in Detail," an exhibition of work created by students in our art and photography classes. The gallery will be open on Saturdays from 10AM to 3 PM during tour season.
Finally, just a save-the-date reminder - the Seventh Annual Wildflower Celebration will be on Sunday, May 1 from 10AM to 4 PM. You'll get more detailed information as the date gets closer. Please visit www.mtcubacenter.org to see the entire list of spring and summer events.
This is such an exciting season at Mt. Cuba Center - I look forward to sharing it with you soon!
Sincerely,
Eileen Boyle
Public Programs Manager
Plant Sale in Kennett Square
The 45th. Annual Kennett Square Beautification Spring Plant Sale
at Genesis Walkway in the heart of Kennett Square
Sat. April 30, 2011 from 8am to 1pm
There will be a variety of plants – annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, herbs, native plants, bedding plants, vegetable plants, grasses, plants grown and dug by garden club members and members of the community and a raffle for a container of herbs. All proceeds benefit Kennett Square Beautification with trees and container plantings.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Programs at the Upper Merion Township Building
Heirloom Vegetable Gardening
Saturday, April 2 at 12 noon
with William Woys Weaver
at the Upper Merion Township Building in Freedom Hall
Dr. Weaver is a food historian, culinary author, editor and educator. He will speak on the rising popularity of heirloom food plants and how they are making a comeback AND they taste better and are better for you!. He is an expert on the origins of American cookery and the traditional kitchen garden. He lectures at the Smithsonian, Monticello, and more; offers hands on workshops at his historic home in Devon, and is launching the Keystone Center for the Study of Regional Foods. Whether you like to grow your own vegetable, or just like to eat good food that’s good for you, don’t miss this captivating presentation.
Container Herb Gardening
with Master Gardener Peggy Rastiello
Saturday, April 16 at 1pm
A container herb garden can be more than functional. It can be beautiful! Celebrate Earth Day by growing herbs for your kitchen year round on your windowsill, porch or deck. This event is being held in conjunction with Upper Merion's Earth Day events at the township building. The class will move indoors in case of inclement weather.
Contact:
Marianne Hooper, Program Coordinator
Upper Merion Township Library
175 W. Valley Forge Road
King of Prussia, PA 19406
610-265-4805
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Ruth Bittman Receives Award
"Ruth Bittmann (left) was recently awarded a certificate by Donna
Anderson, Chairman of the Garden Class of the Woman’s Community Club of
Uwchlan, for fifty (50) continuous years of membership. Golden daffodils
have been planted in her honor at the historic Uwchlan Meeting House, 5
North Village Avenue, Lionville, PA."
Congratulations Ruth!
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