Current Garden Programs

              2012 Garden Program Brochure

Garden Lectures:

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Second Saturday Garden Walks
 

The second Saturday of each month
1pm (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.

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    

Learn fascinating, little-known details about the estate with our horticulture staff. Dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. Walk lasts about 90 minutes. Members free. Included with admission.

In case of inclement weather, an update message will be left at 302.888.4915 after 10:00 am on the day of the walk.

Wednesdays at Winterthur

Wednesdays from April–October (except August), 11:30 am

Join us for demonstrations, talks, and guided walks covering a wide range of gardening topics. Programs take place on Wednesdays starting at the Winterthur Greenhouses. Visit Wednesdays at Winterthur for detailed descriptions of each program. Members free. Included with admission.

• 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
 

Garden Glimpses

Saturdays and Sundays, April–October, 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 pm

Enjoy a 20–30 minute guided walk by the Reflecting Pool. Explore its history and learn about materials and design elements. Meet your guide in the Galleries Reception Area. April–October, weather permitting. Members free. Included with admission.

Winterthur Farmstand

Stop by every Saturday, July 7–September 29 for local, fresh produce and more. Located off Route 52, just south of the main entrance, the farm stand runs 9:00 am–1:00 pm. Exact dates of farm stand will be posted here and on the garden blog. Check for when fresh, local produce is available.

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. 

Members-Only Estate Tour

Wednesdays, May through September, 4:30 pm

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. The 45-minute tour will leave from the east circle near the Dorrance Gallery. Members only. Reservations recommended by 4:00 pm, $5 per person, capacity of 40, weather permitting, handicapped-accessible, family friendly.

Historic Autos at Winterthur

Saturdays in May 2012
10:00 am–4:00 pm

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. Members free. Included with admission.

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 a list of the autos expected each Saturday in May 2012. 

KIDS GROW Children’s Vegetable Garden

Saturdays, June 2–July 28, 8:00 am

This 9-week course introduces children ages 6–12 to the excitement of growing their own plants.
Members only; free. Please note: program is sold out for 2012.