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Mt Cuba

Address
3120 Barley Mill Rd
Hockessin, DE 19707 United States Get Directions
Website https://mtcubacenter.org/venue/mt-cuba/

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  • Ecological Landscape Design

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

    Ecologically sound landscapes are designed to fit the local environmental conditions and require fewer inputs to achieve success. Learn how to assess, inventory, and analyze a site, then make a conceptual design and planting plan selecting plants ideal for the site conditions and desired functions. Broaden your design perspective, increase biodiversity in the landscape with native plants, decrease space dedicated to lawns, and create habitats that benefit insects, birds, and other fauna. Dress for the weather as the class may go outside. A detailed materials list is provided upon registration. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Six

    $410

  • Ecological Garden Design for Homeowners – Section A

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

    Whether you’re planning a complete garden overhaul or a new planting area, learn to navigate critical design principles that align with ecological gardening goals. By taking cues from local plant communities and environments, as well as considering the impact of garden inputs and maintenance, these principles aim to minimize common pitfalls associated with garden upkeep. This course is focused primarily on planting design, including assessing site conditions, bed layout, and plant selection. A list of required materials is provided upon registration. All are welcome. Class is designed for the seasoned home gardener. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba

    $59

  • Identifying Trees in the Winter Landscape – Section A

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

    Take a rare winter walk through Mt. Cuba Center’s gardens and learn the skill of tree identification along the way. Recognize species based on subtle seasonal characteristics and develop observational techniques to assess bark, buds, bud scales, fruit and seed remnants, fallen leaves, and overall tree form. An introduction to key botanical terminology will build confidence in identification methods specific to winter. Through this experience, gain a new appreciation for trees and their role in the winter landscape. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Saturday, January 17, 2026 (Rain Date: Saturday 1/24). About the Instructor: Andrew Conboy

    $39