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Japanese Maple

Posted in Garden, tagged , on October 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Wow – with the rain this afternoon, the color on the Japanese Maple at Winterthur’s visitor center is popping. Come see it soon!

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A Stunning October Day

Posted in Garden, tagged , on October 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

At the end of the day on Monday, October 26th, I took a few photos of the Winterthur Garden. Hope you’ll come soon to enjoy the garden in autumn.  The Japanese maples at the visitor center and at Magnolia Bend are fabulous now. When the sun comes out again (Thursday?) I’ll post a fresh photo [...]

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Two Snakes

Posted in Garden, tagged , , on October 26, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Rosa sent me this snapshot, taken with her phone in the garden at the beginning of October.
“Looks like its mating season in the garden. These two snakes seemed very cozy resting on a stone right by the glade.”

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Yuletide Sneak-Peek

Posted in Garden on October 22, 2009 | 2 Comments »

Wednesdays at Winterthur
Garden Walks, Talks, and Demonstrations 10.28.09
Yuletide Sneak-Peek
11:30 am, October 28
Location: Greenhouse Bldg #68
The magic begins in summer as plans are laid for the Yuletide fantasies created at Winterthur each year. Hundreds of yards of pine roping and ribbons, and multiple varieties of evergreen material are used, to create the outdoor and indoor bouquets. [...]

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Early Color Images of the Garden

Posted in Garden, tagged , , , on October 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

I enjoy looking at old garden books and early garden photographs. I think it is fun to try and identify the plants and imagine what the gardener was trying to accomplish. I say “trying to accomplish” because I have found that gardeners are rarely satisfied with their gardens – there is always something new to try [...]

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Falling Leaves: The Mysteries of Fall Color Revealed

Posted in Garden on October 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

 Wednesdays at Winterthur
Garden Walks, Talks, and Demonstrations 10.21.09
Falling Leaves: The Mysteries of Fall Color Revealed
11:30 am, October 21
Location: Greenhouse Bldg #68

Just in time for the big fall show of color, Ted Lewis, garden guide specialist, will lead a walk focusing on the science behind this seasonal phenomenon. During the tour, outstanding ornamental trees and shrubs with [...]

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A Taste of Crisp Macintosh

Posted in Garden, tagged , , on October 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Today’s fall weather brings to my mind the sensation of biting into of a crisp apple. Sharp and clear, sweet and organic. The crisp air and bright sunshine pair perfectly with my favorite wool jacket and soft burgundy scarf. When I walked in this morning, the low bright light through the trees was practically begging to [...]

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2nd Saturday Members’ Walk this Saturday

Posted in Garden, Tours, tagged , , , on October 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Crisp clear days, hints of fall color, and asters flowering in the meadows – autumn is here! Join us for a walk through the garden to see the highlights of fall from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm on Saturday, October 10.
Dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. In case of inclement weather, call 302.888.4915 [...]

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UPDATE Last Weekend for the Winterthur Farmstand

Posted in Garden, tagged , , , , on October 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

     
This Saturday, October 10, will be the last opportunity this season for members and staff to buy fresh vegetables grown here on the farm at Winterthur. The Winterthur Farmstand will feature heirloom tomatoes, potatoes, greens, and peppers (hot to mild) grown at Winterthur and corn, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, onions, apples, peaches and PUMPKINS from neighboring [...]

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How to Avoid Raking: Techniques for Fall Cleanup

Posted in Garden on October 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

 Wednesdays at Winterthur
Garden Walks, Talks, and Demonstrations 10.14.09
How to Avoid Raking: Techniques for Fall Cleanup
11:30 am, October 14
Location: Greenhouse Bldg #68

Fall garden cleanup can be a grueling chore–especially if large perennial beds or trees are present. Learn some techniques employed at Winterthur to help reduce the time and effort associated with these maintenance tasks. Carol [...]

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