GPN (Greenhouse Product News), the leading business publication for horticulture professionals, recently named James Rockwell, Mt. Cuba’s greenhouse and nursery manager, as an honoree in its 40 Under 40 Class of 2022. For the past four years, James has led the development and design of new production facilities — including building a new, energy neutral […]
Read MoreAmong North American wildflowers, few are as beloved and culturally relevant as Trillium. A new report led by the ABQ BioPark, NatureServe, and Mt. Cuba Center analyzed risk factors to these plants and found that 32 percent of all North American Trillium species or varieties are threatened with extinction. Found throughout the eastern United States […]
Read MoreEXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY OF NATIVE PLANTS. The iconic Mt. Cuba Center gate officially opens Friday, April 1, welcoming members and guests back to the gardens and trails. There is much to see and do at Mt. Cuba this spring, ranging from tranquil, picturesque garden walks to events, classes, and a new entrance garden. Read on […]
Read MoreBy Ellen Lake, James Rockwell, Amy Highland, and Sam Hoadley Mt. Cuba Center collects plant material from wild populations for a variety of horticultural and conservation purposes, including evaluations in the Trial Garden. Collections from wild populations are conducted following ethical and sustainable practices. For example, Mt. Cuba’s team almost always collects seeds, not whole plants. This […]
Read MoreBy Erika Iouriev Are humans innately in touch with nature? According to psychologist Erich Fromm, “biophilia is the passionate love of life and of all that is alive.” Fromm suspected that humans are naturally drawn to nature and living things. Though the concept of biophilia is as old as Aristotle, it wasn’t popularized until the […]
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