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Delaware Center for Horticulture

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The Delaware Center for Horticulture (DCH) is a non-profit community resource organization dedicated to promoting knowledge appreciation of gardening, horticulture, conservation.

 

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    Delaware Center for Horticulture

    1810 N Dupont Street
    Wilmington, DE 19803

    Phone: 302-658-6267   |   Official Website

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  • • Current Events

      There are no current events at this time.

  • • Upcoming Events

      06/04/13- 06/25/13	The Intimate Landscape- Pastels en Plein Air @ TheDCH Delaware Center for Horticulture The Intimate Landscape- Pastels en Plein Air @ TheDCH Presented by Delaware Center for Horticulture at Delaware Center for Horticulture June 4-June 25, 2013 Work outdoors in the spirit of plein air painters and learn pastel painting techniques in this creative series. Local artist Donna Cusano teaches you to capture the color and light of the natural world with pastels by drawing from observation. The workshop focuses on exploring and observing the intimate spaces on the beautiful grounds of TheDCH. The importance of composition, value structure, and limited palette will be emphasized. Come with your mobile supplies and an intrepid attitude. A...
      06/07/13	Morna Livingston “The Irrepressible Small Gardens of Bohemia” Delaware Center for Horticulture Morna Livingston “The Irrepressible Small Gardens of Bohemia” Presented by Delaware Center for Horticulture at Delaware Center for Horticulture June 7, 2013 Documentary photographer Morna Livingston specializes in cultural landscapes. The images in this show, taken over six-years in and around Slavonice, a border town in the Czech Republic, feature walled gardens and smaller "kolonie" or allotment gardens. Bohemian gardens – unexpectedly fresh, sustainable and unselfconscious – are among the least commercial gardens anywhere. They will surprise you. Livingston is an Associate Professor in the College of Architecture and the...
      06/08/13	Moss Graffiti - Blend it, Grow it, Create it @ TheDCH Delaware Center for Horticulture Moss Graffiti - Blend it, Grow it, Create it @ TheDCH Presented by Delaware Center for Horticulture at Delaware Center for Horticulture June 8, 2013 Did you know that you can cultivate moss with a blender and some yogurt or beer? Join us in this unique class to learn the art of making moss graffiti! We will discuss growing requirements, how to create with your moss shake and learn the secret to making the greenest moss milkshake possible. TheDCH staffer Emily Smith demonstrates how to creatively apply your moss milkshake to brick walls, stone containers and more. Each participant receives a moss shake sample to try at home.
      06/08/13	Garden Shutterbugs @ TheDCH Delaware Center for Horticulture Garden Shutterbugs @ TheDCH Presented by Delaware Center for Horticulture at Delaware Center for Horticulture June 8, 2013 Come see the garden through the eye of a camera! Kids learn photo composition and basic camera operations in the garden with photographer Jeff Long. While the kids are learning, adults will be taking a close up look at the garden before venturing out on a photo scavenger hunt as a team. Young shutterbugs will gain valuable tips for taking the perfect picture with a camera provided, take pictures and print one of their photos to take home. This program is designed for children ages 7 to 12...
      06/12/13	The Nose Knows @ TheDCH Delaware Center for Horticulture The Nose Knows @ TheDCH Presented by Delaware Center for Horticulture at Delaware Center for Horticulture June 12, 2013 Are you ready for the sights and smells of the growing season? A garden is full of wonderful and fragrant scents. Join us for this hands-on workshop as we use the garden for inspiration to create a beautiful aromatic arrangement with fragrant flowers and branches to brighten your home. Materials included.
      06/15/13- 06/16/13	Wilmington City Gardens People’s Choice Tour hosted by TheDCH Delaware Center for Horticulture Wilmington City Gardens People’s Choice Tour hosted by TheDCH Presented by Delaware Center for Horticulture at Delaware Center for Horticulture June 15-June 16, 2013 A self-guided tour to more than 50 gardens, including past contest winners. Vote for your favorites online. Rain or shine. Sponsored by WJBR & DuPont. Maps available at TheDCH and numerous local venues.
      06/17/13	Succulent Living Wreath @ TheDCH Delaware Center for Horticulture Succulent Living Wreath @ TheDCH Presented by Delaware Center for Horticulture at Delaware Center for Horticulture June 17, 2013 Make a striking wreath from unique succulents and sphagnum moss. This wreath will make the perfect summer addition to an exterior wall or door, shade tree or unique centerpiece for your patio table. Materials included.
      06/19/13	Digital Garden Photography @ TheDCH Delaware Center for Horticulture Digital Garden Photography @ TheDCH Presented by Delaware Center for Horticulture at Delaware Center for Horticulture June 19, 2013 Join Robert E. Lyons, Professor and Program Director at The University of Delaware and Longwood Gardens, as he teaches you to use eyes, mind, and camera to capture extended or fleeting moments in the landscape – whether they are your gardens, vignettes from your travels, or simple records of favorite plants. Lyons’ talk is example-driven and provides useful information to create aesthetically pleasing images, suitable for framing, teaching, or both. The impact and exploitation of...
      06/26/13	Fairy Gardening @ TheDCH Delaware Center for Horticulture Fairy Gardening @ TheDCH Presented by Delaware Center for Horticulture at Delaware Center for Horticulture June 26, 2013 Join Barb Rosen, the gardener behind "Our Fairfield Home & Garden" blog to learn how to create fairies for your garden using natural materials. Each participant makes several garden fairies. Participants are encouraged to bring items from their own gardens to add to their creations. Materials included.

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• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    There are no current events at this time.

  • Upcoming Events

    06/04/13- 06/25/13	The Intimate Landscape- Pastels en Plein Air @ TheDCH Delaware Center for Horticulture The Intimate Landscape- Pastels en Plein Air @ TheDCH Presented by Delaware Center for Horticulture at Delaware Center for Horticulture June 4-June 25, 2013 Work outdoors in the spirit of plein air painters and learn pastel painting techniques in this creative series. Local artist Donna Cusano teaches you to capture the color and light of the natural world with pastels by drawing from observation. The workshop focuses on exploring and observing the intimate spaces on the beautiful grounds of TheDCH. The importance of composition, value structure, and limited palette will be emphasized. Come with your mobile supplies and an intrepid attitude. A...
    06/07/13	Morna Livingston “The Irrepressible Small Gardens of Bohemia” Delaware Center for Horticulture Morna Livingston “The Irrepressible Small Gardens of Bohemia” Presented by Delaware Center for Horticulture at Delaware Center for Horticulture June 7, 2013 Documentary photographer Morna Livingston specializes in cultural landscapes. The images in this show, taken over six-years in and around Slavonice, a border town in the Czech Republic, feature walled gardens and smaller "kolonie" or allotment gardens. Bohemian gardens – unexpectedly fresh, sustainable and unselfconscious – are among the least commercial gardens anywhere. They will surprise you. Livingston is an Associate Professor in the College of Architecture and the...
    06/08/13	Moss Graffiti - Blend it, Grow it, Create it @ TheDCH Delaware Center for Horticulture Moss Graffiti - Blend it, Grow it, Create it @ TheDCH Presented by Delaware Center for Horticulture at Delaware Center for Horticulture June 8, 2013 Did you know that you can cultivate moss with a blender and some yogurt or beer? Join us in this unique class to learn the art of making moss graffiti! We will discuss growing requirements, how to create with your moss shake and learn the secret to making the greenest moss milkshake possible. TheDCH staffer Emily Smith demonstrates how to creatively apply your moss milkshake to brick walls, stone containers and more. Each participant receives a moss shake sample to try at home.
    06/08/13	Garden Shutterbugs @ TheDCH Delaware Center for Horticulture Garden Shutterbugs @ TheDCH Presented by Delaware Center for Horticulture at Delaware Center for Horticulture June 8, 2013 Come see the garden through the eye of a camera! Kids learn photo composition and basic camera operations in the garden with photographer Jeff Long. While the kids are learning, adults will be taking a close up look at the garden before venturing out on a photo scavenger hunt as a team. Young shutterbugs will gain valuable tips for taking the perfect picture with a camera provided, take pictures and print one of their photos to take home. This program is designed for children ages 7 to 12...
    06/12/13	The Nose Knows @ TheDCH Delaware Center for Horticulture The Nose Knows @ TheDCH Presented by Delaware Center for Horticulture at Delaware Center for Horticulture June 12, 2013 Are you ready for the sights and smells of the growing season? A garden is full of wonderful and fragrant scents. Join us for this hands-on workshop as we use the garden for inspiration to create a beautiful aromatic arrangement with fragrant flowers and branches to brighten your home. Materials included.
    06/15/13- 06/16/13	Wilmington City Gardens People’s Choice Tour hosted by TheDCH Delaware Center for Horticulture Wilmington City Gardens People’s Choice Tour hosted by TheDCH Presented by Delaware Center for Horticulture at Delaware Center for Horticulture June 15-June 16, 2013 A self-guided tour to more than 50 gardens, including past contest winners. Vote for your favorites online. Rain or shine. Sponsored by WJBR & DuPont. Maps available at TheDCH and numerous local venues.
    06/17/13	Succulent Living Wreath @ TheDCH Delaware Center for Horticulture Succulent Living Wreath @ TheDCH Presented by Delaware Center for Horticulture at Delaware Center for Horticulture June 17, 2013 Make a striking wreath from unique succulents and sphagnum moss. This wreath will make the perfect summer addition to an exterior wall or door, shade tree or unique centerpiece for your patio table. Materials included.
    06/19/13	Digital Garden Photography @ TheDCH Delaware Center for Horticulture Digital Garden Photography @ TheDCH Presented by Delaware Center for Horticulture at Delaware Center for Horticulture June 19, 2013 Join Robert E. Lyons, Professor and Program Director at The University of Delaware and Longwood Gardens, as he teaches you to use eyes, mind, and camera to capture extended or fleeting moments in the landscape – whether they are your gardens, vignettes from your travels, or simple records of favorite plants. Lyons’ talk is example-driven and provides useful information to create aesthetically pleasing images, suitable for framing, teaching, or both. The impact and exploitation of...
    06/26/13	Fairy Gardening @ TheDCH Delaware Center for Horticulture Fairy Gardening @ TheDCH Presented by Delaware Center for Horticulture at Delaware Center for Horticulture June 26, 2013 Join Barb Rosen, the gardener behind "Our Fairfield Home & Garden" blog to learn how to create fairies for your garden using natural materials. Each participant makes several garden fairies. Participants are encouraged to bring items from their own gardens to add to their creations. Materials included.

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    03/25/13	Hypertufa Trough Workshop Delaware Center for Horticulture
    03/20/13	Bare Root Tree Workshop Delaware Center for Horticulture
    03/18/13	Worms at Work Delaware Center for Horticulture
    03/16/13	Family Fun: Natural Egg Dyeing Delaware Center for Horticulture
    03/13/13	Floral Arranging: Lots of Luck Delaware Center for Horticulture
    03/09/13	Tree Steward Certification Training Delaware Center for Horticulture
    12/07/12	Regional Center for Women in the Arts - Recycle/Renew Delaware Center for Horticulture
    12/05/12	Family Wreath Making Delaware Center for Horticulture
    12/04/12	Festive Holiday Greens Delaware Center for Horticulture
    11/17/12	Family Fun: Seed Scouts Delaware Center for Horticulture
    11/14/12	Flower Arranging: Happy Harvest Delaware Center for Horticulture
    11/02/12	The ARTsisters, “Shades of Green” Delaware Center for Horticulture
    10/24/12	Bare Root Tree Planting & Care Delaware Center for Horticulture
    10/24/12	Bare Root Tree Planting & Care Delaware Center for Horticulture
    10/20/12	Bringing It All Home: Cultivating Sustainable Communities Delaware Center for Horticulture
    10/17/12	Fall Color Hike at White Clay Creek State Park Delaware Center for Horticulture
    10/17/12	TheDCH Annual Meeting Delaware Center for Horticulture
    10/13/12	Family Fun: Pumpkins on Parade Delaware Center for Horticulture
    10/10/12	Floral Arranging: Pumpkin Patch Delaware Center for Horticulture
    10/05/12	Susan Stefanski & Linda Garfield, “Natural Wonders” Delaware Center for Horticulture
    09/26/12	Family Gardening 101 Delaware Center for Horticulture
    09/20/12	A September Day in Sussex County for Gardeners Delaware Center for Horticulture
    09/20/12	Tree Steward Certification Training Delaware Center for Horticulture
    09/17/12	Family Nature Nights: Eye-Spy Delaware Center for Horticulture
    09/15/12	Family Fun: Taste Buds Delaware Center for Horticulture
    09/12/12	Floral Arranging: An Apple a Day Delaware Center for Horticulture
    09/11/12- 10/02/12	Autumn in the Garden: Pastel Painting en Plein Air Delaware Center for Horticulture
    09/10/12	Wild & Edible Ornamental Plants Delaware Center for Horticulture
    08/22/12	Fall & Winter Vegetable Gardening Delaware Center for Horticulture
    08/08/12	Floral Arranging: Fresh from the Kitchen Delaware Center for Horticulture
    08/02/12	Mt. Harmon Planation Tour Delaware Center for Horticulture
    02/29/12	Deliciously Homegrown (Help for the Home Gardener Lecture 5 of 5) Delaware Center for Horticulture
    02/22/12	Witch Hazels: The Prince of Winter: Help for the Home Gardener Lecture 4 of 5 Delaware Center for Horticulture
    02/20/12	Floral Fun - Flower Arrangement of the Month: Cabin Fever Delaware Center for Horticulture
    02/15/12	One Writer’s Garden: Eudora Welty’s Home Place (Help for the Home Gardener Lecture 3 of 5) Delaware Center for Horticulture
    02/11/12	NEW! Family Fun: Feathered Friends Delaware Center for Horticulture
    02/08/12	Urban Trees: Help for the Home Gardener Lecture 2 of 5 Delaware Center for Horticulture
    05/15/11	How to Create Botanical Illustrations One-Day Class Delaware Center for Horticulture
    05/14/11	Plant Swap Delaware Center for Horticulture
    05/13/11	Gardening for Curb Appeal Delaware Center for Horticulture
    05/13/11	Perennially Edible Landscaping Delaware Center for Horticulture
    05/12/11	Meet the Bees Delaware Center for Horticulture
    05/11/11	The Green Streetscapes Tour Delaware Center for Horticulture
    05/10/11	Growing Green Thumb Kids Delaware Center for Horticulture
    05/09/11	Garden Party & Open House Delaware Center for Horticulture