HOME & GARDEN :: JUNE/JULY 2008
Upcoming events sponsored by Delaware Center for Horticulture
A variety of activities for experienced and novice gardeners
The Delaware Center for Horticulture (DCH) is pleased to announce their schedule of events for June – July, 2008.
June 2008 calendar listings:
Trolley Bazaar – Artists & Artisans
Friday, June 6, 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Includes live music, wine and cheese
Saturday, June 7, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Includes muffins and coffee in the morning
Location:
Delaware Center for Horticulture
1810 North Dupont Street
Wilmington, DE
(302) 658-6262
dehort.org
FREE
A 2-day festival featuring the work of renowned local artists and global artisans. Highlights this year will be work from Central America, Israel and South Africa. Meet the artists, learn about their crafts and enjoy strolling through the beautiful gardens at the DE Center for Horticulture.
An Evening Exploring Wilmington’s Public Gardens
Thursday, June 12, 5:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Delaware Center for Horticulture
1810 North Dupont Street
Wilmington, DE
(302) 658-6262
dehort.org
$15 per person
A progressive picnic supper hosted by Wilmington’s public gardens. The event begins at the DCH Gardens in Trolley Square with wine and cheese. Move on to Gibralter Gardens for light sandwiches. Finish up with dessert in the historic Goodstay Gardens. Rain or shine. Pre-register by June 6. For more information visit, dehort.org.
City Gardens Contest entry deadline
Friday, June 20
Delaware Center for Horticulture
1810 North Dupont Street
Wilmington, DE
(302) 658-6262
dehort.org
FREE
The City Gardens Contest, now in its 26th year, recognizes Wilmington gardeners for their greening and beautification efforts. Enter your garden in one or two of 17 different categories. Judging will take place on July 19. To print out a copy of the entry form, visit dehort.org.
2nd Annual Wilmington City Gardens Tour
Saturday, June 21, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Delaware Center for Horticulture
1810 North Dupont Street
Wilmington, DE
(302) 658-6262
dehort.org
$15 DCH Members / $20 Non-members
Enjoy a stroll through some of the best private gardens in Wilmington. Previously winning gardens in the City Gardens Contest will be open to the public in this self-guided tour. A map and a guide book with directions and garden descriptions will be mailed to you before the tour date. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit dehort.org.
July 2008 calendar listings:
City Gardens volunteer judges – application deadline
Monday, July 7
Judging date: Saturday, July 19, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Delaware Center for Horticulture
1810 North Dupont Street
Wilmington, DE
(302) 658-6262
dehort.org
FREE – no previous experience is necessary.
Volunteer are invited to apply as garden judges for the 26th Annual City Gardens Contest. Wilmington city residents will enter their gardens in 17 different categories. A complimentary breakfast and lunch will be served to volunteers during judging on Saturday, July 19.
Tree Care Club – call for volunteers
Thursday, July 10, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Delaware Center for Horticulture
1810 North Dupont Street
Wilmington, DE
(302) 658-6262
dehort.org
FREE – no previous experience is necessary.
Join other volunteers for a fun summer evening dedicated to caring for Wilmington’s street trees. Tools will be supplied, but bring gloves and loppers if you have them. Volunteers will be contacted with specific location to assemble. Please pre-register with Nick Lodsun at ext. 113 or email him at nlodsun@dehort.org.
Art Exhibit: Eric Zippe Photography
Free – on display during July and August
Mondays through Fridays, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Delaware Center for Horticulture
1810 North Dupont Street
Wilmington, DE
(302) 658-6262
dehort.org
FREE
The Art Gallery at DCH exhibits work that relates to plants or includes horticultural and environmental themes. Eric Zippe’s show will host extended hours until 8:00 p.m. on July 18 and August 15. For more information, visit dehort.org.
The Delaware Center for Horticulture (DCH) cultivates greener communities by inspiring appreciation and improvement of the environment through horticulture, education and conservation. Founded in 1977, the Center’s site in Wilmington, Delaware includes a 1.5 acre educational demonstration garden, a 3,000 volume lending library, an art gallery, a lecture hall and a greenhouse. DCH supports 15 active community gardens throughout the city of Wilmington; beautifies Delaware’s roadsides with native vegetation; maintains the landscaping of many urban gateways, corridors, and streetscapes; leads regional conservation projects to enhance Delaware’s urban forest; and provides educational programs for children, teens, and adults. For more information, visit www.dehort.org.
