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Archive for June, 2009

Wonderful Visit!

Posted in Garden on June 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

From our guests: Last July, a guest wrote a note to our director saying “Wonderful visit and tour. Beautiful grounds.“  Hope you’ll enjoy the garden today as much as our guest did in July 2008.

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Green and Lush

Posted in Garden on June 10, 2009 | 2 Comments »

The great body of spring color has faded in the Winterthur Garden.  No need to despair, though, exciting things are happening in the garden.  Lush green ferns soften the woodlands. Near the glade garden, mountain laurel are opening in shades of pink.  In addition to happy families, Enchanted Woods features a new addition, the upside-down-tree. It’s [...]

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Eastern Bluebirds at Winterthur

Posted in Garden on June 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

When you walk the winding paths of the Winterthur Garden or enjoy the garden tram tour, you can’t miss seeing bluebird boxes along the way. The 90 nesting sites on the estate are connected by mown paths for hiking through shimmering summer meadows. This year, “sister” boxes were added to many of the posts. The hope is that this [...]

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June 10 Love Your Lep’s: Native Plants for a Butterfly Garden

Posted in Garden, tagged , , on June 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Wednesdays at Winterthur: June 10 11:30 am at the greenhouses. Lepidoptera, insects such as butterflies and moths, delight gardeners with their brilliantly colored wings and meandering flight. While many plants seem to attract these majestic creatures, some provide a necessary habitat conducive to continuing life cycles. Learn which indigenous plants provide the most support for “Leps,” and how [...]

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