Garden Programs

Children's Vegetable Garden
Exclusively for Members!
Registration deadline extended to May 23.
Saturdays, June 14–August 16, 2008
8 am (ages 6–8, 9–11) and 10 am (ages 6–8)

Children of Member families are introduced to vegetable gardening in this 10-week course. They will learn to plan, cultivate, care for, and harvest their own plots as well as form a community garden with staff horticulturists. The children’s gardens will be on display at GardenFair. Sessions are an hour and a half. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All garden tools and seeds will be provided. Free to Members. Call 302.888.4622 for more information or to register. Photo by Catherine Stoner

Wednesdays at Winterthur Garden Talk
Pet Friendly Gardening
Wednesday, May 14
Meet at 11:30am at "Greenhouses, building 68."
Led by Suzanne French, Winterthur horticulturist

Sharing your yard with man’s best friend can be a challenge. Worn paths, yellow spots, digging, and poisonous plants can be problematic. Join horticulturist and dog owner Suzanne French for a discussion about how to make your garden both beautiful and pet friendly.

Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes! Lasts approximately one hour.
No reservations necessary. Included with all admission tickets; Members free

Wednesdays at Winterthur Garden Talk
Peonies and Their History at Winterthur
Wednesday, May 21
Meet at 11:30am at "Greenhouses, building 68."
Led by Michelle Stapleford, Winterthur horticulturist

Come and admire the beautiful peony collection of herbaceous and tree peonies in shades of pink, white, crimson, and yellow. This includes the collection of A.P.Saunders hybrids. We will discuss the history, care, and maintenance of herbaceous and tree peonies.

Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes! Last approximately one hour.
No reservations necessary. Included with all admission tickets; Members free

Wednesdays at Winterthur Garden Walk
Living Large: Big Trees of the Winterthur Garden
Wednesday, May 28
Meet at 11:30am at the Greenhouses, Building 68
Led by John Salata, Arborist Superintendent, Winterthur

The Winterthur Garden is home to an impressive array of grand old trees, several of which lay claim to the title of “Delaware State Champion” for their respective species. Join Winterthur’s Arborist Superintendent, John Salata, on an insightful walking tour highlighting these venerable giants of the garden. John will provide a glimpse into the inner workings of what managing and maintaining Winterthur’s arboreal population entails, and will offer practical information and tips on caring for the trees on your property.

Dress for the weather and wear walking shoes! Last approximately one hour.
No reservations necessary. Included with all admission tickets; Members free

Wednesdays at Winterthur Garden Walk
Perennial Groundcovers of the Pinetum
Wednesday, June 4
Meet at 11:30am at the Visitor Center garden tram pick up spot for a speical tram run to the Magnolia Bend stop.
Led by Jim Pirhalla, Winterthur horticulturist

As part of the restoration of the Pinetum, ground cover plantings were added not only to help define and offer direction to some of the walking paths, but also to enhance the feel and texture of a conifer forest. Come see some familiar, as well as some not so familiar, garden plants and learn how particular choices in the design were made.

Dress for the weather and wear walking shoes! Lasts approximately one hour.
No reservations necessary. Included with all admission tickets; Members free

Wednesdays at Winterthur Garden Walk
Deer Bait: Alternatives to Plants Deer Love
Wednesday, June 11
Meet at 11:30am
Led by Jessica Sutton Tsakiris, Winterthur horticulturist

Dress for the weather and wear walking shoes! Lasts approximately one hour.No reservations necessary. Included with all admission tickets; Members free

Second Saturdays Garden Walk
Meadows and Ponds
June 14, 2008
8:00 pm, Visitor Center

Discover popular and little-known landscape features while walking with a Winterthur horticulturist. Dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. In case of inclement weather, call 302.888.4915 after 10:00 am. Walks last approximately 90 minutes.
Included with all admission tickets. Members free.

Wednesdays at Winterthur Garden Walk
H.F. du Pont's Cutting Garden
Wednesday, June 18
Meet at 11:30am
Led by John Feliciani, Director of Horticulture

Dress for the weather and wear walking shoes! Lasts approximately one hour.No reservations necessary. Included with all admission tickets; Members free

Enchanted Summer Day
June 21, 2008
11:00 am-3:00 pm
Celebrate the beginning of summer with your family in Enchanted Woods! Meet Mother Nature, make crafts, and watch the Tatnall School students perform the Maypole Dance. Strolling musicians Danaher and MacCloud provide a lively backdrop.
Included with all admission tickets. Members free. Rain or shine event.

“Growing Fertile Minds and Communities" National Children & Youth Gardening Symposium
July 24, 2008 - July 26, 2008
Sponsored by the American Horticultural Society and hosted by Winterthur, Longwood Gardens, Camden Children’s Garden, and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, this symposium features leading national children’s gardening experts, field trips to exemplary gardens, and exciting ideas on how to use plants to create inspirational educational programs. Visit www.ahs.org to register.

Wednesdays at Winterthur Garden Talk
Vegapalooza! Gardening with Children
Wednesday, July 30
Meet at 11:30am
Led by David Birk, Outreach Horticulturist

Dress for the weather and wear walking shoes! Lasts approximately one hour.No reservations necessary. Included with all admission tickets; Members free

Second Saturdays Garden Walk
Sunset from the Train Station
August 9, 2008
7:00 pm, Visitor Center

Discover popular and little-known landscape features while walking with a Winterthur horticulturist. Dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. In case of inclement weather, call 302.888.4915 after 10:00 am. Walks last approximately 90 minutes.
Included with all admission tickets. Members free.

Second Saturdays Garden Walk
Architecture on the Estate
September 13, 2008
1:00 pm, Visitor Center

Discover popular and little-known landscape features while walking with a Winterthur horticulturist. Dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. In case of inclement weather, call 302.888.4915 after 10:00 am. Walks last approximately 90 minutes.
Included with all admission tickets. Members free.

GardenFair (Details)
September 26, 2008 - September 28, 2008
Join us as GardenFair celebrates its fifth anniversary! This year’s spectacular autumn sale pays tribute to the Artist & Gardener and features more than 80 exhibitors offering everything from one-of-a-kind selections of plants to garden art and antiques. Enjoy expert gardening information, artists, celebrity lecturers, demonstrations, entertainment, and more!
Members free. $15 general admission; $35 early-bird admission.

Second Saturdays Garden Walk
Fall Flowers and Fruits
October 11, 2008
1:00 pm, Visitor Center

Discover popular and little-known landscape features while walking with a Winterthur horticulturist. Dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. In case of inclement weather, call 302.888.4915 after 10:00 am. Walks last approximately 90 minutes.
Included with all admission tickets. Members free.

Second Saturdays Garden Walk
Fall Color in the Garden
November 8, 2008
1:00 pm, Visitor Center

Discover popular and little-known landscape features while walking with a Winterthur horticulturist. Dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. In case of inclement weather, call 302.888.4915 after 10:00 am. Walks last approximately 90 minutes.
Included with all admission tickets. Members free.

Second Saturdays Garden Walk
Conifers and Late Autumn Interest
December 13, 2008
1:00 pm, Visitor Center

Discover popular and little-known landscape features while walking with a Winterthur horticulturist. Dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. In case of inclement weather, call 302.888.4915 after 10:00 am. Walks last approximately 90 minutes.
Included with all admission tickets. Members free.