The Beauty of Living Soil Tour
Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United StatesJoin us on this special tour to learn the ways in which native plants rely on the work of an underground network for their vigor and beauty.
$7
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Christina Cultural Art Center in the Gardens
Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United StatesDance to the beat of your own drum while students and staff from Christina Cultural Arts Center showcase their talents in our gardens. Create and express yourself with family-friendly activities as you unwind from the week and enjoy a variety of live dance, voice, and musical performances. Food and beverages available for purchase. Included with garden admission. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Friday, July 11th, 2025 (Rain Date: 7/12). GET TICKETS: General Public Individual+ & Dual+ Members Supporter, Advocate & Conservator Members
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Pond Container Gardening
Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United StatesLearn how you can turn just about anything that holds water into a low-maintenance water garden.
$49
Gardening for Ecological Resilience Tour
Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United StatesTake an in-depth look at the gardens, discover how to create sustainable landscapes with native plants, and learn effective techniques for gardening for ecological resilience. This 2-hour tour expands on concepts covered in the introductory Welcome Walk, exploring topics, including systems thinking, climate change impacts, drought-resistant landscapes, and invasive species management. Learn Practical Solutions to Modern Challenges Gardening for Ecological Resilience emphasizes practical solutions to modern environmental challenges. Explore how native plants contribute to ecosystem stability, act as carbon sinks, provide food and shelter for wildlife, and enhance soil health. Discover Innovative Research and Techniques This tour also highlights Mt.
$7
Native Plants of Fall
Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United StatesNative plants of the Eastern Temperate Forest are beautiful, inspiring, and critically important for healthy landscapes. From the subdued colors and fragrances of spring wildflowers to the exuberance of summer perennials and the captivating hues of fall foliage, discover a wealth of plants to satisfy your gardening needs throughout the seasons. Using Mt. Cuba’s stunning gardens, learn to identify 60 trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials in each Native Plants course. Examine their key identifying characteristics, preferred growing conditions, overall size, and ecological significance. Students seeking the certificate must pass the onsite exam. One hour garden tours follow weekly lectures. Tours
$249
Hybrid Native Plants of Fall
Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United StatesOur highly popular Native Plants Series is available in a new course format. View the prerecorded lectures at your own pace prior to joining Mt. Cuba staff for scheduled onsite 2-hour garden tours. Tours include walking over rolling terrain and mulched paths. Dress for the weather. Classes are rain or shine. Six prerecorded online lectures available Monday 9/1. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Three garden tours Saturdays: 9/13, 9/27, & 10/11, Optional Exam 10/18. About the Instructors: Liz Allen is the horticulturist for the Marian Coffin Gardens at Gibraltar as well as NCCL School. In addition
$249