This is a brief listing of garden events at Winterthur. Please visit our full Calendar for a listing of all Winterthur events.
Second Saturday Garden Walks
The second Saturday of each month at 1:00 pm (unless otherwise noted)
Walks begin at the Visitor Center
Join Winterthur’s horticulture staff for monthly garden walks highlighting interesting and seldom seen parts of the Winterthur landscape.
January 14 - Winter Interest (Members only – Winterthur closed)
February 11 - Winter Color and First Flowers (Members only – Winterthur closed)
March 10 - Snowdrops and Other Minor Bulbs
April 14 - Winterhazels and Early Azaleas
May 12 - Azaleas and Spring Wildflowers
June 9 - (8:00 pm) Meadows, Streams, and Ponds (bring your flashlight)
July 14 - (8:00 pm) Chimney Swifts on Farm Hill (bring your flashlight)
August 11 - (7:00 pm) Sunset from the Train Station (bring your flashlight and prepare for a long walk)
September 8 - Garden Architecture and Water Features
October 13 – Autumn Color, Flowers, and Fruits
November 10 - Late Fall Color in the Garden
December 8 - Conifers and the Winter Garden
All of the walks take place on the second Saturday of each month and will begin at Winterthur’s Visitor Center unless otherwise noted. Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate walking shoes.
In case of inclement weather, an update message will be left at 302.888.4915 after 10:00 am. Walks last about 90 minutes.
Snowdrops: Jewels of the Winter Garden with David Culp
March 10, 2012 at 11:00 am, Copeland Lecture Hall
Plantsman and snowdrop expert David Culp will share his enthusiasm for these remarkable bulbs with images of his garden and other famous winter gardens and snowdrop collections. Culp will explain the details of identifying and growing snowdrops and recommend design ideas and companion plants that highlight these remarkable flowers. Registrants can also tour the March Bank to enjoy thousands of snowdrops in bloom.
$20; $10 Members. Free for WGLS and Garden Associate Members. Reservations recommended. Call 800.448.3883 to register.
Lecture: Arley Hall and Gardens with Viscount Ashbrook
March 26, 6:00-7:00 pm, Copeland Lecture Hall
Arley’s remarkable gardens have been enjoyed by several generations of Lord Ashbrook’s family. Eight acres in size, the gardens contain unique specimen plants, an arboretum, a woodland walk, and an award wining herbaceous border.
Free. Reservations recommended. Call 800.448.3883 to register.
Lecture & Book Signing: Gardens for a Beautiful America 1895-1935
April 18, 6:00-7:00 pm, Copeland Lecture Hall
By popular demand, Los Angeles native and landscape historian Sam Watters returns to Winterthur for the second time to discuss his new book, Gardens for a Beautiful America: 1895-1935. This new publication focuses on the fascinating photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston, who was front and center in the Garden Beautiful movement, as both Progressive Era advocate and artist.
Free. Reservations recommended. Call 800.448.3883 to register. Book signing to follow lecture.
Wednesdays at Winterthur
Wednesdays from April–October (except August), 11:30 am
Walks begin at the Winterthur greenhouses.
Join us for demonstrations, talks, and guided walks covering a wide range of gardening topics.
April 4 – Open Garden: Public Web Access and the Bloom List
April 11 – Explore Spring’s Awakening
April 18 - What’s in Bloom? A Walk Among the Best Spring Ephemerals
April 25 – Planting the Wild Garden
May 2 – Aspects & Aspirations of the Pinetum
May 9 – Peonies in Bloom
May 16 - Azalea and Rhododendron Hybrids and Hybridizers
May 23 – H. F. du Pont’s Quarry Garden – An Old Master’s Final Masterpiece
May 30 – Inspiring Home: Winterthur Plants for Your Home Garden
June 6 – Keep Your Garden Watered Well
June 13 – Magical Moss
June 20 – Let’s Get Composting
June 27 – The Plants and Planning of Enchanted Woods
July 4 – Habitat and Habits of the Eastern Bluebird
July 11 – Vertical Gardening
July 18 – Hydrangea How To
July 25 – Weekends at Winterthur: The du Ponts Entertain
September 5 – Meet the Koi of the Glade Garden
September 12 – Wildlife at Winterthur
September 19 – Ferns for Your Garden
September 26 – Choose the Right Tool for the Right Job
October 3 – Landscape Design for Ecosystem Services
October 10 – Fall Containers Come Alive
October 17 – Autumn Faves: Plants You’re Sure to Love
October 24 – Digital Garden Photography for Beginners
October 31 – A Greenhouse By Any Other Name
Members free. No reservations necessary. Included with admission.
Garden Glimpses
Saturdays and Sundays, April–October, 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 pm
Meet your guide in the Galleries Reception Area.
Enjoy a 20–30 minute guided walk by the Reflecting Pool. Explore its history and learn about materials and design elements.
Members free. Included with admission.
Members-Only Estate Tour
Wednesdays, May through September, 4:30 pm
Tours leave from circle near Dorrance Gallery.
Visit the former dairy and farm while exploring the ever-changing estate landscape on this narrated tram tour. Hear accounts of estate history as you see how we have repurposed historic work areas. Glimpse behind the scenes on this members-only tour led by a specially-trained guide. Tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.
Members only. Reservations recommended by 4:00 pm, $5 per person, capacity of 48, weather permitting, handicapped-accessible, family friendly. Call 800.448.3883 to register.
Historic Autos at Winterthur
Saturdays in May 2012, 10:00 am–4:00 pm
In front of Museum.
In May enjoy a series of displays of magnificent historic automobiles. Step back in time to see elegant automobiles of the country-estate era. Each Saturday will feature a different thematic display.
May 5 - The Early Years (Up to 1929)
May 12 - 1930s Vogue: Luxury, Innovation, and Speed (1930-1946)
May 19 - Post-War Years (1947-1969)
May 26 - Custom Coach Works (Up to 1969)
Visit our Historic Autos page for photos and a list of the autos displayed in 2011.
Members free. Included with admission.
KIDS GROW! Children’s Vegetable Garden
Saturdays, June 2–July 28, 8:00 am
Program takes place in the Winterthur greenhouse area.
This 9-week course introduces children ages 6–12 to the excitement of growing their own plants.
Members only; free. Call 302.888.4779 to reserve a spot.
Winterthur Farm Stand
Saturdays, July 7-September 29, 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Along Rte. 52 at Gate 2
Stop by every Saturday, July through September, for local, fresh produce and more. Located off Route 52, just south of the main entrance, the farm stand offers fresh, locally grown produce and other farm products.
If you would like to receive e-mail updates about the farm stand, please sign up here. We will let you know what will be for sale and will highlight any new offerings. Your e-mail address will be kept confidential.
Enchanted Summer Day
June 16, 11:00 am–3:00 pm
In Enchanted Woods
Members free. Included with admission.
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