Welcome to the sultry summer month of July! As the heat begins to build, the warm-season plants at Mt. Cuba Center begin to shine. Lilium canadense, hydrangea quercifolia, and lobelia cardinalis make a colorful show all month long. See these beauties in the evening cool of our Summer Twilight Tour - Wednesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 PM
The ever-changing meadow takes center stage in July. Our popular Meadow Studies class will be held on Saturday, July 9, from 10AM-12 Noon ($10). Dave Korbonits will walk you through the area that he has tended for over 20 years. If you prefer plant studies, investigate The Wonders of Milkweed (Friday, July 15, 9-11AM, $20.) You'll take home a milkweed plant to grow on your own. Great Native Plants for the Perennial Border (Wednesday, July 20, 10AM-12 Noon, $20) focuses on plants that love the sun, maintenance tips, and design strategies that will enhance your perennial garden. Take home a perennial for your border.
Out in the natural lands area, Limnology Lessons: Pond Study lets you see life beneath our 2 1/2 acre man-made pond. This late afternoon class involves a wade in the water, so wear wading shoes and shorts. (Saturday, July 16, 4-6 PM, $20.) This class will meet at the Mt. Cuba Center stables, 2936 Barley Mill Road.
Registration for the 2011 Native Orchid Conference at Mt. Cuba Center is still open. This four-day event - July 30, 31, August 1 and 2 - includes two days of lectures and two days of field trips. Full conference information and a registration form can be found on the Native Orchid Conference page of the Mt. Cuba Center website, http://www.mtcubacenter.org/. You can sign up for all events and tours there as well.
As always, I look forward to sharing the beauty of Mt. Cuba Center with you.
Sincerely,
Eileen Boyle
Public Programs Manager
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Sunday, June 12, 2011
National, Regional and District Officers, 2011-13
National, Regional and District Officers
for 2012-13
GCFP President ( Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania)
Theme: 'Growing Stronger Through Seeds of Service'
Gail S. Corle, President
gscorle@verizon.net
website: http://www.pagardenclubs.org/
website: http://www.pagardenclubs.org/
CAR Director ( Central Atlantic Region)
Theme: 'Gardening with Pride, Honoring Home, Community and Country'
Jeanne Nelson, Director
jtnelson@optonline.net
website: http://www.gardencentral.org/car
website: http://www.gardencentral.org/car
NGC President (National Garden Clubs, Inc.)
Theme: 'Proudly Serving Our Members and Communities'
Shirley Nicolai, President
shirleynicolai@verizon.net
website: http://www.gardenclub.org/
website: http://www.gardenclub.org/
District I Director
Theme: "Sharing Plants, Knowledge, and Friendship"
Mary Jo Schlomann, Director
blog: http://www.gardenchatpa.org/
GCFP headquarters
Lee Ann Stine
1525 Cedar Cliff Drive, STE 103
Camp Hill, PA 17011-7707
717-737-8219
Keystone Gardener Editor
Marcy Cunkelman
Monday, June 6, 2011
Mt. Cuba Center in June
The Delightful Diversity of the Heath Family - what a delightful way to start your June garden education! From azaleas to blueberries, the heath family (Ericaceae) has a broad appeal. Join our director, Rick Lewandowski, for talking and walking, Wednesday, June 8, 1-3 PM, $20, and take home a plant from the heath family.
The following Wednesday, June 15, learn about ferns with Marcie Weigelt, the Pond Garden horticulturist, as she leads the Fern Walk, (10-11:30 AM, $20.) Wear comfortable shoes and enjoy these feathery delights.
As always, the beauty of Mt. Cuba Center can inspire the inner artist in you. For two Saturdays in June, enjoy Painting by the Pond in Summer, led by Sarah Yeoman, watercolor artist and teacher (June 11 & 18, 9:30 AM-4:00 PM, $60). All media are welcome. Check the full class description on our website.
The Native Orchid Conference at Mt. Cuba Center will be held on July 30, 31, August 1, and 2. This is the first time this conference has been held in Delaware - join your fellow orchid lovers in sharing knowledge of and interest in these elegant beauties.
Summer twilight tours continue until the end of July - consider getting together a group of friends after work - relax and refresh in the cool of late afternoon.
As always, you can register for classes and tours at www.mtcubacenter.org, or by calling 302-239-4244. Finally, help spread the word - forward this message to a friend!
I look forward to sharing the beauty of Mt. Cuba Center with everyone.
Sincerely,
Eileen Boyle
Public Programs Manager
The following Wednesday, June 15, learn about ferns with Marcie Weigelt, the Pond Garden horticulturist, as she leads the Fern Walk, (10-11:30 AM, $20.) Wear comfortable shoes and enjoy these feathery delights.
As always, the beauty of Mt. Cuba Center can inspire the inner artist in you. For two Saturdays in June, enjoy Painting by the Pond in Summer, led by Sarah Yeoman, watercolor artist and teacher (June 11 & 18, 9:30 AM-4:00 PM, $60). All media are welcome. Check the full class description on our website.
The Native Orchid Conference at Mt. Cuba Center will be held on July 30, 31, August 1, and 2. This is the first time this conference has been held in Delaware - join your fellow orchid lovers in sharing knowledge of and interest in these elegant beauties.
Summer twilight tours continue until the end of July - consider getting together a group of friends after work - relax and refresh in the cool of late afternoon.
As always, you can register for classes and tours at www.mtcubacenter.org, or by calling 302-239-4244. Finally, help spread the word - forward this message to a friend!
I look forward to sharing the beauty of Mt. Cuba Center with everyone.
Sincerely,
Eileen Boyle
Public Programs Manager
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
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
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
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