Garden Programs

To register for any Winterthur Garden programs, please call 800.448.3883 or 302.888.4600.

Director's Garden Walks

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. Visit our Director's Garden Walks page for dates and topics.

Beekeeping Basics

A special course taught by beekeepers Chris Biondi & Charles Karat
Saturdays, February 2, 9, and 16
9:30–11:30 am, Brown Horticulture Learning Center
Package installation demonstration will take place on April 7 or 14 in the field

This introduction to beekeeping will teach you the basics of starting, maintaining, and caring for your honeybees. Winterthur beekeepers Chris Biondi and Charles Karat will present the history of beekeeping, provide information on where to purchase honeybees and equipment, discuss hive placement and site selection, describe basic honeybee biology, including life cycle and diseases, and introduce integrated pest management schemes. The class will culminate with a demonstration of how to install a “package” of honeybees at the Winterthur Apiary (proper beekeeping attire required–not provided). $85 per Member. $100 per nonmember.

To register, call 800.448.3883.

Garden Insider

Wednesdays from April–October – 11:00 am – Brown Horticulture Learning Center

Join us for demonstrations, talks, and guided walks covering a wide range of gardening topics. Visit Garden Insider web page for dates, titles, and detailed descriptions of each program. Members free. Included with admission.

Special Garden Events

In 1952 Winterthur and Mr. du Pont began offering a Spring Tour as an opportunity for visitors to enjoy the garden and the house during the beauty of spring at Winterthur. In that spirit, we are hosting a number of special days in the garden this spring with seasonal tours, lectures, and other opportunities to learn about and enjoy the garden and estate. Join us for Bank to Bend, Daffodil Day, and Azaleas & Bluebells and learn more about the Winterthur Garden. All guided and self-guided tours will begin at the Visitor Center patio. Visit the Special Garden Events web page for more information.

Kids Grow!

June 1–July 27

Exclusively for Members! Children of Member families are introduced to gardening in this 9-week course that runs from June to July. Kids plan, cultivate, care for, and harvest their own plots as well as form a community garden with staff horticulturists. Weekly craft activities also teach garden skills and principles. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All garden tools and seeds will be provided. Members only; free. Call 302.888.4779 by May 1 to register. Space is limited.