Vernonia, or ironweed, is a hardy and beautiful native, that has the potential to be a great garden plant, especially for pollinators — but you probably won’t find it at the garden center. That’s why we’re adding it to our Trial Garden this year, along with a much-anticipated Solidago trial. In order to find enough […]
Read MoreFind balance and wellness in a beautiful garden setting with Mt. Cuba Center’s wellness classes, all of which welcome beginners. Welcome spring with a soothing yoga class, find harmony with t’ai chi chih, or experience our naturalistic gardens during meditative walks that leave you feeling renewed and restored. Please note: Participants in any exercise program […]
Read MoreA limited selection of native plants will be for sale at Mt. Cuba Center starting April 28th Mt. Cuba Center will offer a limited number of high-quality native plants for sale beginning at the botanic garden’s annual Wildflower Celebration, to be held Sunday, April 28. The plants will also be available to visitors on any […]
Read MoreNearly all native plants form beneficial associations with fungi in the wild, allowing them to access nutrients and tolerate stressful conditions. Orchids, however, need particular species of fungi that are not always available, which complicates efforts to restore and conserve more than 200 species of endangered native orchids in the US and Canada. This Saturday, […]
Read MoreGet your produce here! Mt. Cuba Center will be participating as a pick up location this year for the Flying Plow Farm CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). The first day pick up days will be May 31 & June 1. Pickup hours: Fridays: 2 pm – 8 pm, Memorial Day– Labor Day 2 pm – 4 pm, […]
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