Wednesdays at Winterthur
Wednesdays at Winterthur Garden Talk
Peonies and Their History at Winterthur
Wednesday, May 21
Meet at 11:30am at "Greenhouses, building 68."
Led by Michelle Stapleford, Winterthur horticulturist
Come and admire the beautiful peony collection of herbaceous and tree peonies in shades of pink, white, crimson, and yellow. This includes the collection of A.P.Saunders hybrids. We will discuss the history, care, and maintenance of herbaceous and tree peonies.
Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes! Last approximately one hour.
No reservations necessary. Included with all admission tickets; Members free
Wednesdays at Winterthur Garden Walk
Living Large: Big Trees of the Winterthur Garden
Wednesday, May 28
Meet at 11:30am at the Greenhouses, Building 68
Led by John Salata, Arborist Superintendent, Winterthur
The Winterthur Garden is home to an impressive array of grand old trees, several of which lay claim to the title of “Delaware State Champion” for their respective species. Join Winterthur’s Arborist Superintendent, John Salata, on an insightful walking tour highlighting these venerable giants of the garden. John will provide a glimpse into the inner workings of what managing and maintaining Winterthur’s arboreal population entails, and will offer practical information and tips on caring for the trees on your property.
Dress for the weather and wear walking shoes! Last approximately one hour.
No reservations necessary. Included with all admission tickets; Members free
Wednesdays at Winterthur Garden Walk
Perennial Groundcovers of the Pinetum
Wednesday, June 4
Meet at 11:30am at the Visitor Center garden tram pick up spot for a speical tram run to the Magnolia Bend stop.
Led by Jim Pirhalla, Winterthur horticulturist
As part of the restoration of the Pinetum, ground cover plantings were added not only to help define and offer direction to some of the walking paths, but also to enhance the feel and texture of a conifer forest. Come see some familiar, as well as some not so familiar, garden plants and learn how particular choices in the design were made.
Dress for the weather and wear walking shoes! Lasts approximately one hour.
No reservations necessary. Included with all admission tickets; Members free
Wednesdays at Winterthur Garden Walk
Deer Bait: Alternatives to Plants Deer Love
Wednesday, June 11
Meet at 11:30am at the Greenhouses, Building 68
Led by Jessica Sutton Tsakiris, Winterthur horticulturist
Learn how to manage your deer problems by avoiding those plants that are frequently damaged by deer and selecting plants that are unattractive to them. Jessica will also cover alternative ways (i.e. repellents, etc.) to prevent deer from browsing and damaging your plants.
Dress for the weather and wear walking shoes! Lasts approximately one hour.No reservations necessary. Included with all admission tickets; Members free
Wednesdays at Winterthur Garden Walk
H.F. du Pont's Cutting Garden
Wednesday, June 18
Meet at 11:30am at the Greenhouses, Building 68
Led by John Feliciani, Director of Horticulture
The Winterthur cut flower garden covered over eight acres and was tended by fifteen gardeners. Come hear John Feliciani talk about his experiences working in the cut flower garden beginning in 1960. John’s father and grandfather supervised this lost treasure beginning in the 1920’s. We will start at the greenhouse area and talk about their use in the production of fruit and flowers.
Dress for the weather and wear walking shoes! Lasts approximately one hour.No reservations necessary. Included with all admission tickets; Members free
Wednesdays at Winterthur
Maples and Hydrangeas
Wednesday, June 25
Meet at 11:30am at the Greenhouses, Building 68
Led by Ed Stevenson, Guide Specialist, Garden & Estate Tours
Dress for the weather and wear walking shoes! Lasts approximately one hour.No reservations necessary. Included with all admission tickets; Members free
Wednesdays at Winterthur Garden Walk
Winterthur Container Garden Walk
Wednesday, July 2
Meet at 11:30am at the Greenhouses, Building 68
Led by Michele Sykes, Winterthur horticulturist
Dress for the weather and wear walking shoes! Lasts approximately one hour.No reservations necessary. Included with all admission tickets; Members free
Wednesdays at Winterthur Garden Walk
Invasive Plant I.D. Walk
Wednesday, July 9
Meet at 11:30am
Led by Megan Gallagher, Winterthur horticulturist
Dress for the weather and wear walking shoes! Lasts approximately one hour.No reservations necessary. Included with all admission tickets; Members free
Wednesdays at Winterthur talk
Strategies to Help You Maintain Your Property in an Environmentally Friendly, Sustainable Way
Wednesday, July 16
Meet at 11:30am at the Greenhouses, Building 68
Led by Marlin Dise, Superintendent, Farm & Environmental
Dress for the weather and wear walking shoes! Lasts approximately one hour.No reservations necessary. Included with all admission tickets; Members free
Wednesdays at Winterthur Garden Walk
Summer Shrubs
Wednesday, July 23
Meet at 11:30am
Led by Carol Long, Assistant Curator of the Garden, Winterthur
Dress for the weather and wear walking shoes! Lasts approximately one hour.No reservations necessary. Included with all admission tickets; Members free
Wednesdays at Winterthur Garden Talk
Vegapalooza! Gardening with Children
Wednesday, July 30
Meet at 11:30am at the Greenhouses, Building 68
Led by David Birk, Outreach Horticulturist
Dress for the weather and wear walking shoes! Lasts approximately one hour.No reservations necessary. Included with all admission tickets; Members free
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