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Wednesdays at Winterthur: Edible Ornamentals

Posted in Garden on August 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Wednesday, September 1st, 11:30 a.m. Edible Ornamentals Have your “cake” and eat it too! See how vegetables and fruits can be used in your garden to provide color, texture, and flavor. Join Chris Strand, director of the garden and estate, as he leads this lively romp through the Winterthur Garden. Included with all admission tickets, [...]

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Butterflies and Morning Mist

Posted in Garden, tagged on August 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Good Morning! I couldn’t resist.  My office is much too close to contain my heart this morning. The garden succeeded in tempting me to leave my desk and explore the morning’s sweetness. Today’s lack of humidity and fresh breeze are perfect for a visit to the Winterthur Garden.  If you visit the garden this weekend, will you share your favorite [...]

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Bloom List for August 11th

Posted in Garden on August 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Our loyal and dedicated volunteers have been at it again, surveying what’s in bloom in the Winterthur Garden. Here are the highlights from their 5-page August 11th report. Come to Winterthur and enjoy summer in a paradise garden! Entrance area: Abelia, Peegee Hydrangea Summer Shrub Slope by visitor parking lot: Butterfly-bush, Swamp milkweed, Rose-of-Sharon, Peegee Hydrangea, [...]

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Second Saturdays Garden Walk – August 14th

Posted in Tours on August 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Second Saturdays Garden Walk: Sunset From the Train Station August 14 7:00 pm, Visitor Center Learn fascinating, little-known details about the estate with our horticultural staff. Bring your flashlight and prepare for a long walk. Dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. In case of inclement weather, call 302.888.4915 after 10:00 am. Walks last [...]

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Terrific Tuesdays for August

Posted in Enchanted Woods, tagged on August 6, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Be sure to be here on Tuesdays in August to join in the fun! In addition to craft activities in the Rotunda, you’ll find games to play in Enchanted Woods when the weather is nice. Members free. $5 per nonmember child with adult.   Terrific Tuesdays   August 10, 2010 -Going to Market with the [...]

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A Summer Tuesday

Posted in Garden, Plants, tagged on August 3, 2010 | 2 Comments »

I took a lunch-time jaunt through the Winterthur Garden, just to see what I could see.  My favorites: Lycoris (Magic Lily) planted in hosta so it appears as if  the hosta has amazing pink flowers A summer-ripe meadow, fragrant and full of butterflies A Golden-rain tree with the dark Pinetum in the background to show off the buttery-yellow [...]

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Winterthur Farmstand – yummy veggies and more on Saturdays!

Posted in Garden, tagged on August 3, 2010 | 2 Comments »

Amy Bloom (in the bright blue tee-shirt) is in charge of the Winterthur Farm Stand. She supplies this update: We acquired a bunch of new vendors including Red Haven Farm from Media, Pa. They will bring free-range beef, poultry and eggs. Delaware Specialty Foods make homemade salsas, potato salad, coleslaw and other wonderful goodies made [...]

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