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Workshop: Tool-Sharpening Techniques: Section A

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Sharp, well-maintained gardening tools help you get more work done in less time and with less effort. Charlie Reidinger, a Mt. Cuba Grounds Maintenance Technician, discusses and demonstrates professional-grade techniques for cleaning and safely sharpening pruning shears, loppers, shovels, spades, and trowels. Get a jump-start on spring now! Bring what you need sharpened and a pair of work gloves. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, February 15, 2025 (Rain Date: Saturday, February 22). About the Instructor: Charlie Reidinger is a Grounds Maintenance Technician at Mt. Cuba Center since 2019. Before joining the Mt. Cuba

$49

Winter Garden Interest

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Winter landscapes offer opportunities to experience structural garden elements and many botanical forms of seasonal interest. Expand your appreciation for aesthetic qualities beyond blooms by exploring the beauty and wonder of seed heads, exfoliating bark, evergreen foliage, and stems with diverse textures, color, and character. This class will include a unique opportunity to walk through Mt. Cuba’s gardens in the ‘off-season’ to experience the sights and sounds of our winter landscape. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, February 15, 2025 (Rain Date: Saturday, February 22). About the Instructor: In his role as an educator

$29

Workshop: Pruning for Homeowners: Section B

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Keep your trees and shrubs healthy, attractive, and long-lived using expert pruning techniques. In this hands-on workshop, learn basic pruning principles including how to make the correct cuts, the best times of year to prune various plants, and how to select and use the right tools. Gain the confidence to prune your plants in a more naturalistic, appealing, and professional way. Bring work gloves and hand pruners. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, February 15, 2025 (Rain Date: Saturday, February 22). About the Instructor: Lucy Dinsmore is a horticulturist and certified arborist who loves

$49

WLS – Mt. Cuba’s Resilient Tree Canopy (Online)

Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

Trees are the backbone of any landscape. With current pest and disease threats and the predicted change in our climate, we must adapt our practices to protect our trees from these stressors. Please join Mt. Cuba staff as we discuss our strategies for preparing our garden’s tree canopy for a changing climate. We will share the thought process and models used to shape our current strategy, our ongoing data collection and tree monitoring tactics, and how we intend to use the information gathered to implement practices that will help nurture a resilient future tree canopy. This program is part of

$25

The Future is Nuts! (Online)

Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

Is the future nuts? According to edible landscape and permaculture designer Michael Judd, it is, but in a good way! In this fun and informative presentation, the question of what nuts grow well in the mid-Atlantic region and beyond is cracked, while exploring how nuts help stabilize ecosystems and provide much-needed wildlife habitat. This program takes place online on Saturday, February 22, 2025. About the Instructor: With personality and humor, permaculture designer and master grower and author of Edible Landscaping with a Permaculture Twist, Michael Judd translates the complexities of permaculture design into simple self-build projects, providing details on the

$25

Creating Garden Structures

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Using foraged materials, learn how to build a structure to give annuals, perennials, or flowering vines support to grow. Alexandra Correia, Longwood Gardens senior horticulturist, will share inspiring ideas on materials and designs for rustic garden structures and demonstrate how to construct a garden pyramid using invasive materials and minimal construction supplies. Create your own rustic support to add visual interest to the garden while keeping garden plants tidy. All supplies provided. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Saturday, March 1, 2025 (Rain Date: Saturday, March 8)

$54

Building Drystack Walls: Section B

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Are you interested in building stone walls in your garden? This one-day workshop introduces you to basic mortar-free masonry techniques. Start with a classroom introduction to the fundamental steps involved in stacked-stone wall construction, then experience hands-on instruction in setting stones on site. Bring work gloves, safety glasses, a water bottle, and lunch. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, March 1, 2025 (Rain Date: Saturday, March 8). About the Instructor: Charlie Reidinger is a Grounds Maintenance Technician at Mt. Cuba Center since 2019. Before joining the Mt. Cuba team, Charlie spent 7+ years leading

$59

Gardening for Watershed Conservation: Section A

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Learn how to implement various sustainable gardening and landscaping techniques that manage and conserve water. Reduce the demands of water management infrastructure by capturing rain and keeping it onsite. Discover the changes you can make to help build a resilient garden in a changing climate while improving the water quality in the local watershed. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Two Thursdays 3/6 and 3/13 (Rain Date: Thursday, March 20). About the Instructors: Lucy Dinsmore is a horticulturist and certified arborist who loves learning and teaching about all things growing. She worked in public gardens

$199

Gardening for Watershed Conservation: Section A

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Learn how to implement various sustainable gardening and landscaping techniques that manage and conserve water. Reduce the demands of water management infrastructure by capturing rain and keeping it onsite. Discover the changes you can make to help build a resilient garden in a changing climate while improving the water quality in the local watershed. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Two Thursdays 3/6 and 3/13 (Rain Date: Thursday, March 20). About the Instructors: Lucy Dinsmore is a horticulturist and certified arborist who loves learning and teaching about all things growing. She worked in public gardens

$199

Workshop: Tool-Sharpening Techniques: Section B

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Sharp, well-maintained gardening tools help you get more work done in less time and with less effort. Charlie Reidinger, a Mt. Cuba Grounds Maintenance Technician, discusses and demonstrates professional-grade techniques for cleaning and safely sharpening pruning shears, loppers, shovels, spades, and trowels. Get a jump-start on spring now! Bring what you need sharpened and a pair of work gloves. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Friday, March 14, 2025 (Rain Date: Friday, March 21). About the Instructor: Charlie Reidinger is a Grounds Maintenance Technician at Mt. Cuba Center since 2019. Before joining the Mt. Cuba

$49

Bring Bluebirds and Others to Your Garden: Section B

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Bluebirds are a delightful native thrush that would be a welcome addition to anyone’s garden. Learn all about the biology of bluebirds and the best ways to install nest boxes so you can attract these colorful birds to your yard. Creating a landscape with native plants will provide food for the young bluebirds and may even persuade them to stay year-round. Learn which shrubs and trees you can plant to provide nest sites for several other common birds. Your garden will become a home for a multitude of beautiful birds! This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center

$29
Event Series Spring Botanical Art Series

Spring Botanical Art Series

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Full Text: Mt. Cuba Center’s unique collections of native plants are a natural fit for the art of botanical drawing. Using specimens from Mt. Cuba’s gardens, learn how to draw flowers, foliage, and stems realistically in this entry-level program. Start with the elements of line, shape, and form, and progress to developing your own personal drawing style. Begin with Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers or dive into the upper-level courses if you already have the basics. $155 per course or $419 for the series. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on 12 Thursdays: 3/20 through 6/26.

$419

Spring Botanical Art: Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Discover the fascinating details of spring wildflowers from Mt. Cuba’s gardens in this relaxed, beginner level class. Develop basic drawing skills through observing and sketching a variety of flowers, leaves, and branches. Explore line, shape, and form, and follow up with instructor demonstrations. Plenty of exercises will build confidence in drawing native spring flowers. No previous art experience needed. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Four Thursdays: March 20th through April 10th. See the whole Spring Botanical Art Series here. About the Instructor: Margaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s The Botanical Artist journal. She earned

$155

Introduction to Bonsai Using Native Trees

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

The art of Bonsai has a long and rich history in Japan and other Eastern Asian countries – one that can translate easily to our region using native trees and proper techniques. Join members of the Pennsylvania Bonsai Association to explore the history and fundamental elements and styles of this ancient art. Students will learn how to choose, plant, train, and provide long-term care to a young specimen tree. Go home with a new Bonsai tree of your own. Please bring sharp pruners/scissors, gardening gloves, and a flat box to transport your tree home. This program takes place in person

$85
Event Series Spring Botanical Art Series

Spring Botanical Art Series

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Full Text: Mt. Cuba Center’s unique collections of native plants are a natural fit for the art of botanical drawing. Using specimens from Mt. Cuba’s gardens, learn how to draw flowers, foliage, and stems realistically in this entry-level program. Start with the elements of line, shape, and form, and progress to developing your own personal drawing style. Begin with Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers or dive into the upper-level courses if you already have the basics. $155 per course or $419 for the series. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on 12 Thursdays: 3/20 through 6/26.

$419

Spring Botanical Art: Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Discover the fascinating details of spring wildflowers from Mt. Cuba’s gardens in this relaxed, beginner level class. Develop basic drawing skills through observing and sketching a variety of flowers, leaves, and branches. Explore line, shape, and form, and follow up with instructor demonstrations. Plenty of exercises will build confidence in drawing native spring flowers. No previous art experience needed. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Four Thursdays: March 20th through April 10th. See the whole Spring Botanical Art Series here. About the Instructor: Margaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s The Botanical Artist journal. She earned

$155

Craft a Colorful Tote

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Create a one-of-a-kind, no-knit, durable tote bag, ideal for carrying a bottle of wine and more! Using merino wool and other fun fiber accents, Sara Setzer walks you through the ancient craft of wet felting, from selecting and arranging your wood fibers to the finished product. Expand your knowledge of fiber arts and go home with a truly unique hand-crafted tote. Please bring your lunch. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, March 29, 2025 (Rain Date: Saturday, April 5). About the Instructor: Sara Setzer is a fiber artist who specializes in the art of

$59

Event Series Spring Botanical Art Series

Spring Botanical Art Series

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Full Text: Mt. Cuba Center’s unique collections of native plants are a natural fit for the art of botanical drawing. Using specimens from Mt. Cuba’s gardens, learn how to draw flowers, foliage, and stems realistically in this entry-level program. Start with the elements of line, shape, and form, and progress to developing your own personal drawing style. Begin with Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers or dive into the upper-level courses if you already have the basics. $155 per course or $419 for the series. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on 12 Thursdays: 3/20 through 6/26.

$419

Spring Botanical Art: Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Discover the fascinating details of spring wildflowers from Mt. Cuba’s gardens in this relaxed, beginner level class. Develop basic drawing skills through observing and sketching a variety of flowers, leaves, and branches. Explore line, shape, and form, and follow up with instructor demonstrations. Plenty of exercises will build confidence in drawing native spring flowers. No previous art experience needed. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Four Thursdays: March 20th through April 10th. See the whole Spring Botanical Art Series here. About the Instructor: Margaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s The Botanical Artist journal. She earned

$155

SGS: Decaying Wood is Good

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Trees provide many benefits from seed to stump, over the course of their lives and even in their deaths. Leaving stumps or snags, when possible, can provide habitats for many living organisms, recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem, and assist in erosion control in addition to providing many other benefits. Learn about the management techniques the arboriculture team at Mt. Cuba use to convert declining trees into habitat for wildlife in a garden setting and discover what wildlife we have found occupying these spaces.?? This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Saturday, April 5, 2025. About the Instructor:

$19

SGS: Lawn-less Yards

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Reducing the American lawn is good for everyone. We can add more native plants, reduce flooding in our watersheds, attract pollinators, and bring balance to our ecosystems. Dive into some example projects where lawns have been replaced by native plant solutions. With a focus on a variety of site conditions such as sunny slopes, low wet spots, and wooded areas, view before/during/after images and learn the plant lists that made them successful. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, April 5, 2025. About the Instructor: Lucy Dinsmore is a horticulturist and certified arborist who loves

$19
Event Series Spring Botanical Art Series

Spring Botanical Art Series

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Full Text: Mt. Cuba Center’s unique collections of native plants are a natural fit for the art of botanical drawing. Using specimens from Mt. Cuba’s gardens, learn how to draw flowers, foliage, and stems realistically in this entry-level program. Start with the elements of line, shape, and form, and progress to developing your own personal drawing style. Begin with Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers or dive into the upper-level courses if you already have the basics. $155 per course or $419 for the series. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on 12 Thursdays: 3/20 through 6/26.

$419

Spring Botanical Art: Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Discover the fascinating details of spring wildflowers from Mt. Cuba’s gardens in this relaxed, beginner level class. Develop basic drawing skills through observing and sketching a variety of flowers, leaves, and branches. Explore line, shape, and form, and follow up with instructor demonstrations. Plenty of exercises will build confidence in drawing native spring flowers. No previous art experience needed. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Four Thursdays: March 20th through April 10th. See the whole Spring Botanical Art Series here. About the Instructor: Margaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s The Botanical Artist journal. She earned

$155

Pyrography: Spring Wildflowers: Section A

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Create your own beautiful wood-burned artwork in this one-of-a-kind workshop. Discover different woodburning techniques, compare how different types of wood burn, and explore your artistic side by creating various textures, shapes, and designs with a simple to use wood burning pen! Leave this workshop with a wildflower-themed take home project. Woodburning supplies are provided. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Friday, April 11, 2025. About the Instructors: Nicole DeLizzio is the Arborist Assistant at the Mt. Cuba Center. She holds a BS in Agriculture and Natural Resources with a minor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation from

$49
Event Series Spring Botanical Art Series

Spring Botanical Art Series

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Full Text: Mt. Cuba Center’s unique collections of native plants are a natural fit for the art of botanical drawing. Using specimens from Mt. Cuba’s gardens, learn how to draw flowers, foliage, and stems realistically in this entry-level program. Start with the elements of line, shape, and form, and progress to developing your own personal drawing style. Begin with Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers or dive into the upper-level courses if you already have the basics. $155 per course or $419 for the series. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on 12 Thursdays: 3/20 through 6/26.

$419
Event Series Spring Botanical Art Series

Spring Botanical Art Series

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Full Text: Mt. Cuba Center’s unique collections of native plants are a natural fit for the art of botanical drawing. Using specimens from Mt. Cuba’s gardens, learn how to draw flowers, foliage, and stems realistically in this entry-level program. Start with the elements of line, shape, and form, and progress to developing your own personal drawing style. Begin with Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers or dive into the upper-level courses if you already have the basics. $155 per course or $419 for the series. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on 12 Thursdays: 3/20 through 6/26.

$419

Spring Botanical Art Series

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Full Text: Mt. Cuba Center’s unique collections of native plants are a natural fit for the art of botanical drawing. Using specimens from Mt. Cuba’s gardens, learn how to draw flowers, foliage, and stems realistically in this entry-level program. Start with the elements of line, shape, and form, and progress to developing your own personal drawing style. Begin with Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers or dive into the upper-level courses if you already have the basics. $155 per course or $419 for the series. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on 12 Thursdays: 3/20 through 6/26.

$419

Spring Botanical Art Series

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Full Text: Mt. Cuba Center’s unique collections of native plants are a natural fit for the art of botanical drawing. Using specimens from Mt. Cuba’s gardens, learn how to draw flowers, foliage, and stems realistically in this entry-level program. Start with the elements of line, shape, and form, and progress to developing your own personal drawing style. Begin with Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers or dive into the upper-level courses if you already have the basics. $155 per course or $419 for the series. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on 12 Thursdays: 3/20 through 6/26.

$419
Event Series Spring Botanical Art Series

Spring Botanical Art Series

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Full Text: Mt. Cuba Center’s unique collections of native plants are a natural fit for the art of botanical drawing. Using specimens from Mt. Cuba’s gardens, learn how to draw flowers, foliage, and stems realistically in this entry-level program. Start with the elements of line, shape, and form, and progress to developing your own personal drawing style. Begin with Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers or dive into the upper-level courses if you already have the basics. $155 per course or $419 for the series. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on 12 Thursdays: 3/20 through 6/26.

$419
Event Series Spring Botanical Art Series

Spring Botanical Art Series

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Full Text: Mt. Cuba Center’s unique collections of native plants are a natural fit for the art of botanical drawing. Using specimens from Mt. Cuba’s gardens, learn how to draw flowers, foliage, and stems realistically in this entry-level program. Start with the elements of line, shape, and form, and progress to developing your own personal drawing style. Begin with Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers or dive into the upper-level courses if you already have the basics. $155 per course or $419 for the series. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on 12 Thursdays: 3/20 through 6/26.

$419
Event Series Spring Botanical Art Series

Spring Botanical Art Series

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Full Text: Mt. Cuba Center’s unique collections of native plants are a natural fit for the art of botanical drawing. Using specimens from Mt. Cuba’s gardens, learn how to draw flowers, foliage, and stems realistically in this entry-level program. Start with the elements of line, shape, and form, and progress to developing your own personal drawing style. Begin with Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers or dive into the upper-level courses if you already have the basics. $155 per course or $419 for the series. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on 12 Thursdays: 3/20 through 6/26.

$419

Event Series Spring Botanical Art Series

Spring Botanical Art Series

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Full Text: Mt. Cuba Center’s unique collections of native plants are a natural fit for the art of botanical drawing. Using specimens from Mt. Cuba’s gardens, learn how to draw flowers, foliage, and stems realistically in this entry-level program. Start with the elements of line, shape, and form, and progress to developing your own personal drawing style. Begin with Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers or dive into the upper-level courses if you already have the basics. $155 per course or $419 for the series. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on 12 Thursdays: 3/20 through 6/26.

$419
Event Series Spring Botanical Art Series

Spring Botanical Art Series

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Full Text: Mt. Cuba Center’s unique collections of native plants are a natural fit for the art of botanical drawing. Using specimens from Mt. Cuba’s gardens, learn how to draw flowers, foliage, and stems realistically in this entry-level program. Start with the elements of line, shape, and form, and progress to developing your own personal drawing style. Begin with Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers or dive into the upper-level courses if you already have the basics. $155 per course or $419 for the series. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on 12 Thursdays: 3/20 through 6/26.

$419
Event Series Spring Botanical Art Series

Spring Botanical Art Series

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Full Text: Mt. Cuba Center’s unique collections of native plants are a natural fit for the art of botanical drawing. Using specimens from Mt. Cuba’s gardens, learn how to draw flowers, foliage, and stems realistically in this entry-level program. Start with the elements of line, shape, and form, and progress to developing your own personal drawing style. Begin with Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers or dive into the upper-level courses if you already have the basics. $155 per course or $419 for the series. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on 12 Thursdays: 3/20 through 6/26.

$419
Event Series Spring Botanical Art Series

Spring Botanical Art Series

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Full Text: Mt. Cuba Center’s unique collections of native plants are a natural fit for the art of botanical drawing. Using specimens from Mt. Cuba’s gardens, learn how to draw flowers, foliage, and stems realistically in this entry-level program. Start with the elements of line, shape, and form, and progress to developing your own personal drawing style. Begin with Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers or dive into the upper-level courses if you already have the basics. $155 per course or $419 for the series. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on 12 Thursdays: 3/20 through 6/26.

$419