Philadelphia Flower Show – Made Easy
2009 show theme: “Bella Italia”
Tuesday, March 3, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Members $55 w Non-members $70

Enjoy the Flower Show and shopping but not the traffic and
parking? Join us to take the hassles out of the trip. Price
includes van transportation, ticket, and four hours to enjoy the
show. Lunch on your own at the show or nearby restaurants.
Space is limited. Please register by February 17.

Composting in New Castle County
Wednesday, April 1, 10 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Members $8 w Non-members $12

Meet at Bellevue State Park’s "Composting Demonstration Site" to learn about different composting options for your back yard. A
20-minute presentation will explain how to build and maintain a
compost pile. Master Composters from UD Cooperative
Extension will be on hand to answer your questions. Compost
bins will be available to purchase for a reduced price of $10 each. We will also travel to Brandywine Hundred’s community
composting site and learn about its use and management from
Robert Underwood, DNREC Yard Waste Program Manager.
Participants responsible for own transportation. Directions will be mailed one week in advance. Please pre-register by March 25.

May Day: Trillium Time at Mt. Cuba
Friday, May 1, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Members $12 w Non-members $15

Visit the Mt. Cuba Center’s impressive trillium display for May
Day. We’ll enjoy the buds and blooms of spring in this garden
remarkable for its tremendous variety of plants native to our
Appalachian Piedmont. We will meet at Mt. Cuba's parking lot
(near Hockessin, DE) and be treated to a guided tour.
Directions will be mailed to participants one week before trip.
Space is limited. Please register by April 22.

Nemours Mansion & Gardens
Wednesday, May 6, 2:45 – 5:45 p.m.
Members $17 w Non-members $22

Join us for an exclusive tour of the newly-restored Nemours
Mansion & Gardens. This trip was such a hit last September
that we’re repeating it! Renovations of this historic site include
restoration of the largest formal French gardens in North
America and an 800,000 gallon reflecting pool and statuary. The
formerly private home includes 70 beautifully decorated rooms,
rare 18th Century French furniture and a stunning art collection.
Our tour will include a short orientation film, intimate
small-group tours of the mansion and a garden walk with staff
horticulturists. This walking tour will involve climbing several
staircases and grassy garden paths.
Directions will be mailed to participants one week before trip.
Space is limited. Please register by April 20.

DCH Display Garden
FREE & open to the public

Come enjoy our beautiful garden transformed by fall. Stroll through, relax on our benches, or picnic under the pavilion where you'll find our new self-guided tour brochure. Check out our vegetable beds and ornamental plant combinations ideally suited for low maintenance urban and suburban gardens. During
the work week (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) enjoy our building and its gallery, library and restrooms. Guided group tours are available for a fee. Please contact Sarah Deacle, Assistant Director of Programs, at (302) 658-6262 ext. 117 for more information.