The Glory of Goldenrods

With their stunning yellow flowers, goldenrods are one of the hallmark plants of autumn. But they do more than delight the eye. From bees and wasps to caterpillars and butterflies, goldenrods support hundreds of insects. This unique class opportunity combines the insect expertise of Sam Nestory and plant expertise from the manager of horticultural research at Mt. Cuba, Sam Hoadley, for a winning combination as they present how goldenrods can add beauty and biodiversity to any landscape. A tour of the Solidago trials is included.
This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Sam Hoadley is the Manager of Horticultural Research at Mt. Cuba Center where he evaluates native plant species, old and new cultivars, and hybrids in the Trial Garden. Prior to working at Mt. Cuba, he was the lead horticulturist for Longwood Gardens’ Hillside Garden. He earned his degree in Sustainable Landscape Horticulture from the University of Vermont.
Samantha Nestory is the engagement manager at Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden in Villanova, PA. She holds ecology and entomology degrees from the University of Delaware and is passionate about ecological gardening, native plants, and insect conservation.