Safety is our top priority as we welcome members and guests back to the gardens. Please review the measures and guidelines below before visiting to help keep everyone safe. These guidelines are in accordance with recommendations from the CDC and Delaware Division of Public Health. We will update them as necessary. Hours 10:00 a.m. […]
Read MoreGetting up close and personal with the details of a plant isn’t just for horticulturists. Artists, also learn about their subjects in a deep and profound way by exploring the many details of a plant. Imagine getting to learn how to paint or draw the natural world in the “virtual” company of friends. It’s possible […]
Read MoreEvery autumn has its own rhythm says Bill Trescott, Mt. Cuba Center’s arboriculture manager. Weather conditions, temperature shifts, and mother nature all factor into when the best fall color will show through. Mt. Cuba’s native sweet gums, birches, sourwoods and black cherries are already putting on a show and our arborists predict fall foliage will […]
Read MoreBirds create the everyday soundtracks to our lives. They provide a soothing background chirp when on a walk, a lovely morning wake-up call through our open windows, or an exciting song while at the backyard feeder that can last for minutes even hours. In addition to their wonderful sound, birds play an important part in […]
Read MoreBy Judi Free, education assistant In these crazy times, many of us have had to learn creative ways to continue to enjoy life. Mt Cuba Center’s education department has pivoted to online classes to bring the public interesting, informative classes so that plant lovers can continue to learn about and enjoy gardens! We may not […]
Read MoreThere’s still time to plant your perennials this fall. The cooler temperatures make autumn plantings easier on plants and gardeners. Follow these tips for an easy installation that will help your plant thrive come spring. A well grown plant can have a very dense root system, an advantage when planting. You don’t want to just plunk it […]
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