Annual Greens Sale

News from Mt. Cuba

Though the tour season is just about over, Mt. Cuba Center is not closing down, just taking a winter break. We'll continue to offer classes, both onsite and online, that will keep your garden interests flowing when the cold season descends. Here's an article written by some of the Mt. Cuba Center staff with tips for preparing your garden for winter.

Coming up this week is Project Feeder Watch (Saturday, November 10, 10AM - 12 Noon, $15). Track our winter bird populations and learn how to identify common birds you might you might find on your feeders. All data collected will be sent to Cornell University's Lab of Ornithology. An information packet from Cornell is included in the registration fee.

In January, we welcome back Dr. Doug Tallamy, University of Delaware professor and author of Bringing Nature Home: How Native Plants Sustain Wildlife in Our Gardens. While we know and understand the importance of using native plants in the landscape, many people don't realize the number of wildlife that are benefitting from these friendly sources of food and shelter. Discover Treasures Among Our Natives on Wednesday, January 16, 2013, 7-9PM. The cost is $20 and includes a dessert reception.
        
 For any class, you may register at www.mtcubacenter.org, or by calling 302-239-4244. As always, I look forward to sharing the beauty of Mt. Cuba Center with you, onsite and online.

Eileen Boyle

Director of Education & Research  

NGC Forms For Download

NGC FORMS – Rules,forms, and information are available on the new website http://www.gardenclub.org/

·         NGC Awards Application

·         NGC Life Membership

·         2010 Member Services Merchandise Catalog

·         Member Services Order Form

·         NGC FREE Publictions

·         NGC Scholarship Application Form

CAR Forms For Download

CAR FORMS – Forms and information are available on their website http://www.ngccar.org/

·         CAR Awards Application Form

·         CAR Perennial Bloom Award Information

Club President's Annual Report

Autumn 2012 Garden Walks

 

JENKINS ARBORETUM  (www.jenkinsarboretum.org)

631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, Pa 
9am to 4pm daily. Free admission.

Wednesday Walkabouts - 2pm through November 14

The horticulture staff will point out the highlights and happenings of the changing seasons.  Walkabouts will be held rain or shine.  Wear good walking shoes.  Tours are free and open to the public.  Call or email to reserve a space.

Members' Choice Exhibit - October 3-28

Members of the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators are celebrating their 15^th anniversary with a Members’ Choice exhibit of their best paintings.

Wind and Water Exhibit – November 3-30

An exhibition of recent paintings by Angela Scully.

 

SCOTT ARBORETUM  (www.scottarboretum.org)  610-328-8025

500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

Fall Color Tour - October 23,  3 to 4:30pm

Free admission.

 

MT. CUBA CENTER  (www.mtcubacenter.org)  302-239-4244

3120 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, DE 19707 

Fall Bird Walks

        Wednesday October 17, 9 -11am
        Wednesday October 24, 9am-3pm
        Wednesday October 31, 9-11am

Public Garden Tours

         Thursday and Friday October 18 & 19, 10am-12pm
          Saturday October 20,  10am-12pm & 1-3pm
          Sunday October 21, 1-3pm
          Thursday October 25, 10am-12pm
          Sunday October 28, 1-3pm
          Thursday and Friday  November 1&2, 10am-12pm
          Saturday November 3, 10am-12pm & 1-3pm
          Sunday November 4, 1-3pm

Visitor Days

           Friday and Saturday October 26&27, 10am-4pm

Spade and Trowel Club

 

Spade and Trowel Club

hosts a holiday tea

Nutcracker “Sweet”

With visions of sugarplums and gingerbread!

 

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

2240 Hilltop View Road

King Ranch

 

Be among the first to visit and experience this stunning home situated on 50 acres of the former King Ranch, overlooking the Laurels Preserve. This holiday tea will feature sweet and savory treats served in the traditional English style.

Limited seating available at either:

11:30—1:00
                or                

   2:00—3:30
 

Call Denise Klein 610 368-9350 or e-mail at kleinds@live.com to reserve your Nutcracker “Sweet” seating.  Mail a check in the amount of $30 per person payable to Spade and Trowel Club to:

 

Mrs. Denise Klein, 594 East Hillendale Road, Kennett Square PA 19348.

 

Include your name(s), phone number and e-mail or mailing address and specify your choice of seating time. We will send you a map.

 

No tickets will be sold at the door.

 

Spade and Trowel will also present an inspiring collection of “must have’s” from local artists, craftsmen and charming shops for your early holiday gift shopping.

 

Proceeds will support the following club projects:

·         Philadelphia International Flower Show entries

·         Historic Preservation: Barns Brinton House kitchen garden

·         Kennett Square street barrel planting

·         Holiday Greens Workshop for Heartland Hospice Services

·         YMCA Montessori School, Head Start annual projects

·         Roadside Beautification—entrance to Kennett Square from Longwood side

·          Donations to Anson B. Nixon Park, Community Gardens of Chester County