Story Time in Enchanted Woods, a family program that shares the joy of reading while cultivating an interest and appreciation for nature in our youngest guests at Winterthur, may be on pause but the inspiration from the selected books can still be shared. I anticipated reading, Bloom by Deborah Diesen, a story about spring bulbs, […]
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Daffodils – For Kids
Posted in Garden, tagged bulbs, daffodils, Garden, garden programs, gardening, spring flowers on April 15, 2020 | Leave a Comment »
Wednesdays at Winterthur – Arranging with Dried Flowers from the Garden
Posted in Garden, tagged dried flowers, Garden, garden programs, Wednesdays at Winterthur, Winterthur Garden on October 26, 2015 | Leave a Comment »
October 28, 2015 Giving your home bit of interest for the fall isn’t that difficult at all. Lois Lawton will use end-of season plant material from your garden to add unique interest to your autumnal arrangements and displays. Walks last 45–60 minutes. Join us for demonstrations, talks, and guided walks covering a wide range of gardening […]
Wednesdays at Winterthur – Four Favorite Fall-Flowering Shrubs
Posted in Garden, tagged autumn, Garden, garden programs, shrubs, Wednesdays at Winterthur, Winterthur Garden on October 19, 2015 | 3 Comments »
October 21, 2015 Join horticulturists Leigh Donnelly and Michele Christiano on a walking tour of four of their favorite fall-blooming shrubs. They will discuss the seasonal interest, maintenance, and plant placements of these seasonally unique plants. Walks last 45–60 minutes. Join us for demonstrations, talks, and guided walks covering a wide range of gardening topics. These events […]
Wednesdays at Winterthur – Gift from the Garden: Bring Quince Fruit into the Kitchen
Posted in Garden, tagged cooking, food, Garden, garden programs, quince, Wednesdays at Winterthur, Winterthur Garden on October 12, 2015 | Leave a Comment »
October 14, 2015 Flowering quince (Chaenomeles sp.) are not only beautiful spring flowering plants but also prolific producers of fruit. Join Carol Long, associate curator of the garden, as she offers some “tips from the kitchen” on how to cook with this fruit. Walks last 45–60 minutes. Join us for demonstrations, talks, and guided walks covering […]
Wednesdays at Winterthur – A Walk to Browns Woods
Posted in Garden, tagged Garden, garden programs, trails, Walk, Wednesdays at Winterthur, Winterthur Garden on October 5, 2015 | Leave a Comment »
October 7, 2015 Join us on some trails to add to your walking options as you explore the Winterthur estate. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear as some of the terrain is uneven. Walks last 45–60 minutes. Join us for demonstrations, talks, and guided walks covering a wide range of gardening topics. These events begin at 11:30 […]
Wednesdays at Winterthur – Mapping the Winterthur Garden
Posted in Garden, tagged Garden, garden programs, GIS, maps, Wednesdays at Winterthur, Winterthur Garden on September 28, 2015 | Leave a Comment »
September 30, 2015 Winterthur is updating the mapping of the garden and its plants by converting it to a Geographic Information System (GIS). All of the roads, contour lines, streams, and buildings have been mapped, as well as almost all the plants. Come join Lori Schnick, our plant mapping specialist, to learn how we are […]
Wednesdays at Winterthur – Walk through the Meadow Paths
Posted in Garden, tagged autumn, Garden, garden programs, meadow, nature, photography, Wednesdays at Winterthur, Winterthur Garden on September 21, 2015 | Leave a Comment »
September 23, 2015 As fall brings a variety of color, take a walk on the field pathways to enjoy the asters and goldenrod varieties and observe the wildlife that inhabit these areas. Please wear hiking shoes and bring a camera. Walks last 45–60 minutes. Join us for demonstrations, talks, and guided walks covering a wide range […]
Wednesdays at Winterthur – Flower Pounding
Posted in Garden, tagged flowers, Garden, garden programs, Wednesdays at Winterthur, Winterthur Garden on September 14, 2015 | Leave a Comment »
September 16, 2015 The vivid colors of flowers and leaves can be transferred onto paper by pounding them in order to release their natural dyes. Join horticulturists Suzanne French and Amy Bloom-Mountz to learn how to make beautiful botanical cards and prints by using this simple technique. Walks last 45–60 minutes. Join us for demonstrations, talks, […]
Wednesdays at Winterthur – Entertaining at Winterthur in the 1920s to 1940s
Posted in Garden, tagged Garden, garden programs, lifestyle, Reflecting Pool, Wednesdays at Winterthur, Winterthur Garden on September 7, 2015 | Leave a Comment »
September 9, 2015 This illustrated talk on the history of country house parties at Winterthur draws on archival images and explores both the “upstairs” and “downstairs” aspects of entertaining on a large scale, from the arrival of the guests through the many weekend activities. Join us following the talk for a walk to the Reflecting […]
Wednesdays at Winterthur – Digital Camera Photography
Posted in Garden, tagged Garden, garden programs, photography, Wednesdays at Winterthur, Winterthur Garden on August 31, 2015 | Leave a Comment »
September 2, 2015 Learn some new tips and old tricks for photographically capturing the beauty of a garden. Jeannette Lindvig will kick-start your passion for photographing flowers and nature. Join her for September second’s Wednesdays at Winterthur as Jeannette introduces you to the joys of digital garden photography, with a talk at the Brown Horticultural Center, […]
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Azaleas starting of course, crabapples, pearlbush, woodland phlox and trillium.
- Monday Apr 27 - 9:50pmSaucer magnolia, bluebells, trillium, and merry bells (Uvularia) in flower.
- Friday Apr 10 - 8:06pmBlue phase of the March Bank in full swing! Squill, glory-of-the-snow, and daffodils.
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