Mt Cuba Center
Morning sunrise illuminates the round garden at Mt. Cuba Center.
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Classes offered year-round. Learn to garden in harmony with nature, take an art or wellness class, and more!

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Trial Garden

Mt. Cuba Center evaluates native plants and related cultivars for horticultural and ecological value.

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Ecological Land Management

Mt. Cuba conserves and stewards more than 1,000 acres including meadows, forests, streams and riparian corridors.

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Dig Deeper into Ecological Gardening

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Adding just one native plant to your garden makes a significant impact – let us help you add even more! Achieve your garden goals while contributing to the conservation of our natural habitats.

Dig a little deeper into ecological gardening. Learn how to garden in harmony with nature.

Eco-gardening

Become familiar with common problems, pests, and diseases you may encounter in your garden.

Problems, Pests, and Diseases

Curious about where you should site a plant? Make informed decisions based on your plant’s requirements.

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Plants Featured at Mt. Cuba

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