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Carex for Every Garden (Online)
Carex for Every Garden (Online)
Carex are a diverse and versatile, yet underutilized genus of native plants that are overflowing with garden merit. They can fill various niches in landscapes as groundcovers and living mulch, while some can even be used on their own as specimen plants. Traditionally thought of as shade perennials, some Carex species exhibit remarkable tolerance to […]
$19
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The Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds (Online)
The Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds (Online)
Even as scientists make discoveries about navigational and physiological feats that enable migratory birds to cross immense oceans or fly above the highest mountains, go weeks without sleep or remain in unbroken flight for months, humans have brought many migratory birds to the brink. Based on his bestselling new book "A World on the Wing", […]
$25
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Botany for Gardeners
Botany for Gardeners
Have fun with botany! Understanding how plants grow and develop, how water and nutrients are taken up and distributed, and how leaves, flowers, stems, and roots function are key to becoming a successful gardener. Discover intriguing relationships between plants and pollinators, how seeds and fruits form, and why plants grow toward the sun. Develop basic […]
$169
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Ecological Landscape Design
Ecological Landscape Design
Ecologically sound landscapes are adapted to local environmental conditions and require fewer inputs to achieve success. Learn how to measure, inventory, and analyze a site; then make a conceptual design and planting plan using the “right plant, right place” approach. Broaden your design perspective, increase biodiversity in the landscape with native plants, decrease lawn, and […]
$289.00
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Canceled: Shinrin-yoku: Forest Bathing
Canceled: Shinrin-yoku: Forest Bathing
This program has been canceled as of January 19, 2023. Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, is rooted in the traditional Japanese reverence for the natural world and dedicated to promoting health, happiness, and a sense of awe. Anisa George, a certified forest therapy guide, facilitates a series of interactions with nature that cultivate presence, calm, and […]
$39
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Workshop: Pruning for Homeowners
Workshop: Pruning for Homeowners
Keep trees and shrubs healthy, attractive, and long-lived using expert pruning techniques. In this hands-on workshop, learn basic pruning principles including how to make the correct cuts, the best times of year to prune various plants, and how to select and use the right tools. Gain the confidence to prune your plants in a more […]
$49
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Workshop: Tool-Sharpening Techniques
Workshop: Tool-Sharpening Techniques
Sharp, well-maintained gardening tools help get more work done in less time and with less effort. Charlie Reidinger, a Mt. Cuba grounds maintenance technician, discusses and demonstrates professional-grade techniques for cleaning and safely sharpening pruning shears, loppers, shovels, spades, and trowels. Bring a pair of hand pruners in need of sharpening and a pair of […]
$49
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Residential Landscape Design Workshop
Residential Landscape Design Workshop
Good garden design isn’t easy; but success awaits anyone with a passion for plants, a little imagination, and proper guidance. Lee Armillei, a professional landscape designer, shows how to analyze a site, draw a basic plan, and use design principles for laying out paths, planting beds, and other garden features. Through lectures and drawing exercises, […]
$165
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Workshop: Tool-Sharpening Techniques
Workshop: Tool-Sharpening Techniques
Sharp, well-maintained gardening tools help get more work done in less time and with less effort. Charlie Reidinger, a Mt. Cuba Center grounds maintenance technician, discusses and demonstrates professional-grade techniques for cleaning and safely sharpening pruning shears, loppers, shovels, spades, and trowels. Bring a pair of hand pruners in need of sharpening and a pair […]
$49
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Residential Landscape Design Workshop
Residential Landscape Design Workshop
Good garden design isn’t easy; but success awaits anyone with a passion for plants, a little imagination, and proper guidance. Lee Armillei, a professional landscape designer, shows how to analyze a site, draw a basic plan, and use design principles for laying out paths, planting beds, and other garden features. Through lectures and drawing exercises, […]
$165
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Workshop: Pruning for Homeowners
Workshop: Pruning for Homeowners
Keep trees and shrubs healthy, attractive, and long-lived using expert pruning techniques. In this hands-on workshop, learn basic pruning principles including how to make the correct cuts, the best times of year to prune various plants, and how to select and use the right tools. Gain the confidence to prune your plants in a more […]
$49
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Felted Flower Art
Felted Flower Art
Capture the essence of nature while learning the beginning steps of three-dimensional needle felting. Local textile artist Sara Setzer demonstrates how to create beautiful floral designs using wool and other natural fibers in this relaxed crafting session. Leave with your own hoop-framed piece of original art, ready to hang and admire. No experience needed. Bring […]
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Bring Bluebirds to Your Garden
Bring Bluebirds to Your Garden
Connecting your yard with surrounding landscapes creates vital flight corridors for native and migratory birds, including bluebirds. Using ArcGIS technology, ornithologist Ian Stewart demonstrates how personal gardens contribute to a larger ecosystem and support bluebird populations. Learn the role of nest boxes in bluebird reproduction, identify where to place one in your yard, and leave […]
$29
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Bring Bluebirds to Your Garden
Bring Bluebirds to Your Garden
Connecting your yard with surrounding landscapes creates vital flight corridors for native and migratory birds, including bluebirds. Using ArcGIS technology, ornithologist Ian Stewart demonstrates how personal gardens contribute to a larger ecosystem and support bluebird populations. Learn the role of nest boxes in bluebird reproduction, identify where to place one in your yard, and leave […]
$29
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Craft a Colorful Tote Bag
Craft a Colorful Tote Bag
Create a one-of-a-kind, no-knit, durable tote bag, ideal for carrying art supplies, books, tablets, and more. Using merino wool and other fun fiber accents, Sara Setzer walks attendees through the ancient craft of wet-felting — from selecting and arranging wood fibers to the finished product. Expand your knowledge of fiber arts and go home with […]
$59
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Mt. Cuba Conservation: Behind the Scenes (Online)
Mt. Cuba Conservation: Behind the Scenes (Online)
While Mt. Cuba Center’s gardens showcase how native plants can enhance formal and naturalistic gardens, behind the scenes, Mt. Cuba conducts conservation programs at many scales, ranging from individual species to whole ecosystems. We monitor and propagate rare plants, cultivate breeding habitat for bird species of conservation concern, and conduct a 100-year reforestation experiment. We […]
$25