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Our mission is to inspire an appreciation for the beauty and value of native plants and a commitment to protect the habitats that sustain them.

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09/13/2026
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Updates – July 3, 2024

South Garden Standouts

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Updates – August 6, 2024

Pursue Your Ecological Gardening Certificate

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Updates – October 11, 2024

Woods Path: Plants for Shade

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Updates – August 24, 2026

Beyond the Trial: Goldenrods Growing in Mt. Cuba’s Gardens

By Sam Hoadley, Manager of Horticultural Research Goldenrods (Solidago species) are not only beautiful plants with their bright yellow blooms, but they are also critical for supporting biodiversity. Mt. Cuba […]

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Updates – June 25, 2026

Mt. Cuba Moth Survey Released

Mt. Cuba Center just released a new report highlighting the incredible diversity of moths found across its gardens and natural lands. Sarver Ecological conducted a two-year survey in 2024 and […]

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Updates – June 22, 2026

Supporting Pollinators Starts at Home

By Melissa Starkey Beyond bees, animals including butterflies, hummingbirds, beetles, flies, and beneficial wasps all provide the important service of pollination. Here at Mt. Cuba Center, we see firsthand how […]

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Updates – March 10, 2026

Spring Into Learning with New Classes & Workshops

The gardens will be reopening soon (April 1, no joke!) and gardening season will be kicking into high gear. With hands-on classes, take-home workshops, and online opportunities, there’s something for every curious […]

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Press Release, Trials, Updates – January 27, 2026

Goldenrods for the Garden and Beyond

  Mt. Cuba’s three-year trial on Solidago, commonly known as goldenrod, showed that these native plants are adaptable and provide beauty and ecological value to almost any garden. Goldenrods native […]

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Solidago for the Mid-Atlantic Region

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