Events from July 28, 2022 – July 30, 2022 – Grid Magazine

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Right Plant, Right Place

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

Learn how to choose the right plant for the right place based on environmental conditions, available space, and desired outcome.

$39

Ecosystems and Plant Communities

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

Learn how ecology, geology, hydrology, plants, and animals all interact to create healthy ecosystems through classroom study and field trips. Understand the complexities of these communities and how this information influences your home landscaping decisions by exploring the dynamic and diverse plant communities present in our area. Enrich your learning with resources including the Flora of Delaware Online Database and a guide to Delaware Vegetation Communities. Note: Lunch is provided on Day 1 and Day 2. The third class consists of a field trip from 8 am – 4 pm. Please bring lunch and prepare for a full day of

$369

Ecosystems and Plant Communities

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

Learn how ecology, geology, hydrology, plants, and animals all interact to create healthy ecosystems through classroom study and field trips. Understand the complexities of these communities and how this information influences your home landscaping decisions by exploring the dynamic and diverse plant communities present in our area. Enrich your learning with resources including the Flora of Delaware Online Database and a guide to Delaware Vegetation Communities. Note: Lunch is provided on Day 1 and Day 2. The third class consists of a field trip from 8 am – 4 pm. Please bring lunch and prepare for a full day of

$369

Hybrid Native Plants of Summer

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

Our 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 5/26. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Three garden tours Saturday: 6/7, 6/21, & 6/28, Optional Exam 7/12. About the Instructors: Kathy Elliot works as an Educator at Mt. Cuba Center. She has bachelor’s degrees in Plant Science and English

$249

Habitat Gardens in Action

Historic Hope Lodge 553 South Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington, PA, United States

Visit the garden at historic Hope Lodge at 553 S Bethlehem Pike, which was a recipient of a grant from Weavers Way Coop's Environment Committee. We'll also discuss the challenges and success of your garden. The suggested contribution of $15 is to support future grants.

$15

Native Plants of Fall

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

Native 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 States

Our 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