Compost, Plant Diseases, and Perennial Care (GAR504)
Saturday, July 9 (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM) Location: Mt. Cuba Center Main House and Gardens
Mid-summer often brings plants problems and pests – learn to identify what is normal, what is a concern, and what can be done to address issues. Find out how to perform mid-season pruning and how to turn those plant debris into great compost.
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7/9/2022 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
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Planning a Multi-Season Garden (GAR505)
Saturday, August 6 (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM) Location: Mt. Cuba Center Main House and Gardens
The dog-days of summer are a great time for evening walks in the garden and to plan for future outdoor spaces. In this class you will discover the steps to take in designing a new all-season garden that incorporates your existing landscape features and delivers year-long interest for both you and wildlife.
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8/6/2022 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
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Fall Garden Care for Wildlife (GAR506)
Saturday, September 10 (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM) Location: Mt. Cuba Center Main House and Gardens
As fall approaches, different elements become important in the garden – both visually and for providing habitat. This month we will talk about how to incorporate Eco-Gardening principals into your management practices. Discover an array of fruiting trees and shrubs that add beauty to your space and provide wildlife forage.
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9/10/2022 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
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Plant Division, and Fall Trees and Shrubs (GAR507)
Saturday, October 1 (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM) Location: Mt. Cuba Center Main House and Gardens
Many experienced gardeners spend very little money on plants – they have mastered the techniques of seed collection, plant division, plant swaps, and other frugal methods to create a diverse and vital garden without constant trips to the nursery or garden center. Learn how to divide and propagate your most prolific perennials to grow your garden year-after year. Explore a variety of easy-to-grow native trees and shrubs that will enhance your landscape.
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10/1/2022 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
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Putting the Garden to Bed (GAR508)
Saturday, November 5 (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM) Location: Mt. Cuba Center Main House and Gardens
The days are shortening, and frost is in the air. Now is the time to put the garden to bed and look towards the future. We will cover fall seed collection, winter sowing, over-wintering strategies for beds and containers, and the ever-important step of recording your successes and challenges of the last year to help inform the plans for next year.
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11/5/2022 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
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