Gardening Tip #2: Spring Frosts
A week of sunny weather in April can give a gardener amnesia. Suddenly you find yourself planting as though it is May, forgetting that the nights can still get cold and turn your hard work into mush. Because…
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Second Saturdays Walk
On the second Saturday of each month, one of our staff members leads a walk highlighting something special in the garden or on the estate. These ‘Second Saturdays Walks’ are free to Members and are included in the…
April in the Sundial Garden
The blossoms of flowering quince are a sure sign that Winterthur’s Sundial Garden is about to come into its own. In the Sundial Garden, April is like a fireworks show—light the fuse and stand back. This…
Winter Hazels and Azaleas
One of the most spectacular plant combinations in the Winterthur Garden is near its peak; the Winter Hazel Walk is a collage in shades of purple and pale yellow. The Walk combines the butter yellow of…
Faerie Cottage Re-thatching
I am pleased to announce that the Faerie Cottage in Enchanted Woods has been re-thatched. Our thatcher, William Cahill, spent several weeks replacing the mossy and worn roof on the cottage with fresh thatch. In the…
White Arrows Return
Spring has arrived in the Winterthur Garden. The birds are singing, the flowers are blooming, and the white arrows have come out of hibernation to direct guests through the garden for Spring Tour. The route starts…
Welcome!
Welcome to Winterthur’s Garden Blog. This is the first of what we hope will be many posts, with news and information about the garden and grounds of Winterthur Museum & Country Estate in Winterthur, Delaware.