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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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  • Great Native Plants for Difficult Sites

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

    What plants can tolerate constantly wet areas, or clay soil, or relentless sun, or deep shade? Turn problem areas into thriving garden spaces. Designed for gardeners of all levels, this class shows you how to select native plants for your most challenging conditions. You will learn how to: Select native plants for difficult site conditions Solve wet, dry, sunny, and shady garden problems Build a reliable plant list for tough areas This class includes a walk through the Mt. Cuba gardens with Nancy noting areas when plants provided solutions to garden challenges. Leave with a list of plants to help

    $39

  • Exploring our Native Oaks: Online

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

    Discover the extraordinary life cycle, beauty, and ecological power of our region’s native oaks—from a tiny acorn to an ancient canopy. Learn everything you need to know about integrating native oaks into your landscape, including which species thrive in different soil types and moisture levels across the eastern temperate forest, including adaptable oaks that flourish almost anywhere. Virtual class ends at 2:15, as the instructor takes the in-person students for a tour of the gardens. All virtual registrants will receive a recording of the class with access to view the class for 30 days after the live session. This program

    $25

  • Ecological Arboriculture

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

    Learn the practices Mt. Cuba’s arborists use to integrate ecological thinking into every aspect of tree care, from planting and maintenance to risk assessment and long-term conservation. This course blends traditional arboriculture with cutting-edge ecological approaches, offering insight rarely featured in conventional training programs. 🥬Develop the ability to analyze and prepare planting sites so young trees establish successfully and support long-term landscape goals. 🥬Build skill in evaluating the biomechanical condition of mature trees, recognizing structural defects, and implementing mitigation strategies which balance safety with ecological value. 🥬Explore how senescent, damaged, and dead trees can be retained or repurposed to provide

    $299