Mt. Cuba Center, a Mid-Atlantic botanic garden that focuses on the study and conservation of native plants, is excited to announce the launch of the Mt. Cuba Collection, a branded selection of natives that Mt. Cuba has introduced to commercial production. These native plants have thrived in Mt. Cuba’s gardens for many years, providing stunning […]
Read MoreThis month, Mt. Cuba welcomes performers from Delaware’s Christina Cultural Arts Center on June 25 from 6-7:30 pm. These students are passionate about expressing themselves through music, dance, drama, media technology and visual arts. Guests can enjoy a rare evening in the gardens and are welcome to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and a picnic. Food […]
Read MoreBy Vic Piatt and Urszula Zarzecka-Ronky North American pitcher plants (Sarracenia) are one of the plant world’s beautiful oddities. They turn the tables on the insect world, becoming the predator. As plants can’t physically pursue their prey, Sarracenia has developed several methods to lure their prey (insects) to them. The leaves of Sarracenia have evolved […]
Read MoreThe Ladybug Garden Crawl returns to Mt. Cuba Center on June 17. Offered for the first time in 2019, this popular event is back this year in partnership with Gable Music Ventures. The Crawl brings performers from The Ladybug Festival, the largest celebration of women in music in America, to the gardens for a music-filled […]
Read MoreBy Elan Alford, Conservation Fellow Conservation is at the heart of Mt. Cuba Center. Our team researches, preserves, and protects native plants and passionately educates the plant community on their value. We’ve committed to an even greater degree and joined the Center for Plant Conservation as a new Participating Institution. The Center for Plant Conservation is […]
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