Native Plants of Summer Hybrid option

Start Date

06/06/2026

End Date

06/27/2026

Description

Our highly popular Native Plants Series is available in a new course format. View the prerecorded lectures at your own pace prior to joining Mt. Cuba staff for scheduled onsite garden tours. Please note – attendance to garden tours and exam are required if you are working towards the Ecological Gardening Certificate.

This program takes place online with separate in-person tours of Mt. Cuba Center’s gardens. Six prerecorded online lectures will be available starting Monday, May 22, 2023. Three garden tours will take place on Saturdays: June 10, June 24, & July 8 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Optional exam: Saturday, July 15, 2023 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location

Hockessin, DE

Distance Learning

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Horticulture / Plants

Health, Safety and Welfare

Hours

12.0

Learning Outcomes

Learn to identify several native trees, shrubs and perennials.
Gain insight into native plant characteristics and ecological significance.
Identify ideal growing conditions and overall size requirements for various native plants.

Instructors

Mt. Cuba Staff

Course Codes

Provider

Mt. Cuba Center

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