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DCH is the only nonprofit membership organization in Delaware that mobilizes and inspires community greening statewide in urban and suburban environments. By inspiring an appreciation for improving our environment through horticulture, education, and conservation, we have become a leader in improving and beautifying communities by harnessing the power of our members, volunteers, and staff to go out and make a difference. Our members come from Delaware and the surrounding region and bring with them a passion for plants only matched by that of our staff members. With more than 600 active and dedicated volunteers annually, we have a tremendous amount of community support, which allows us to accomplish the impossible.
African-Americans have made important strides in the horticulture and agriculture industry which calls for celebration and recognition. Near and dear to our hearts is the practice of crop rotation, a topic we discussed with our Delaware River Climate Corps this fall and a practice we can thank George Washington Carver for.
Carver developed techniques to improve soils that had been depleted of nutrients by repeated plantings of cotton. Together with other agricultural experts, he urged farmers to restore nitrogen to their soils by practicing crop rotation. By alternating cotton crops with crops of sweet potatoes, peanuts, soybeans, and cowpeas, nitrogen was restored to the soil before a new round of cotton would be planted. Not only was this a great way to enrich the soil for improved cotton yields, but these crop rotations also gave farmers alternative cash crops. To encourage better nutrition in the South, he widely distributed recipes using the alternative crops.
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We’re enjoying the small things this winter season. Snowdrops, hellebores, and conifers are the stars of the landscape during the colder months and bring excitement for the coming spring.
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We broke our TreeCycle record! Thanks to everyone who visited and donated their tree, we were able to recycle 392 trees at this year's event. The Davey Tree Expert Company was able to fill three truckloads with woodchips which have been used to mulch the Shearman Street Community Garden and will be used throughout our public landscapes. We bet you can imagine how nice this mulch smelled!
A big thank you to everyone that participated, Davey Tree Expert Company, and Delaware DNREC for making this event possible. We can't wait to see you at next year's event!
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Even in winter there’s something in our gardens to enjoy. Come visit to see what’s in bloom and learn more about our feature plant, witch-hazel, and have fun finding them at DCH. Grab a pamphlet and enjoy the outdoors!
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Please note that DCH will be closed in observance of this holiday.
Throughout the years, Martin Luther King Jr. has inspired Americans to work towards a better future. The day that we come together to celebrate his work has developed into a day where many volunteer and give back to their community. We encourage everyone to find a way to give back today. Whether you choose to volunteer at a shelter or pick up a piece of trash from a park, no act is too small.
If you're doing a bit of yard cleanup and have branches available, a great way to use them is for bird shelters. You can build a simple brush pile similar to the one our team made on the side of this hill at DCH. Stack your branches along with other plant material in a crosshatched pattern to create an inviting shelter for birds to escape the winter wind.
#birds #garden #winter #cold #sweaterweather #january #yardcleanup #wilmingtonde #delaware
In honor of Agriculture Week hosted by the Delaware Urban Farm and Food Coalition, DCH's Public Ally, Kim Easlick prepared a presentation that captures the importance of Building Resilient Landscapes through the use of Specialty Crops.
Please take a moment to watch their presentation which can be found through the link in our bio. If you'd like to learn even more about agricultural topics, UD Cooperative Extension also has amazing resources.
#delaware #horticulturelife #greenspaces #urbangarden #wilmington #gardens #horticulture #wilmingtonde #crops #specialtycrops #farm #farming #urbanfarm
Winter can be a wonderful time to learn tree identification! Our Delaware River Climate Corps team had the opportunity to go on a winter tree ID walk where they reviewed the winter-blooming American witchhazel (Hamamelis virginiana) as well as Tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) and White ash (Fraxinus americana).
Even without leaves, you can identify trees in winter by using the bark, remaining fruits or flowers, and branch angles to help narrow down your ID. What woody plants can you identify in your yard this season?
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We had a great time on Saturday recycling trees with everyone in the community. Thank you for bringing your tree to be chipped by Davey Tree Expert Company. The wood chips created will be put to good use in the DCH gardens, public landscapes, the Shearman Street Community Garden, and the E. D. Robinson Urban Farm. Take a look at some of our favorite moments from this event. We can't wait to share our final numbers with everyone!
Thank you to delawarednrec for supporting this event!
#urbangarden #wilmingtonde #wilmington #cold #horticulturelife #greenspaces #gardens #horticulturetherapy #winter #horticulture #delaware
Join us for this informative lecture on the benefits of green roofs from the president and founder of North America's first nursery specializing in green roof plants and horticultural consulting, Edmund C. Snodgrass. Before the lecture begins, enjoy socializing with your peers!
For more information and to register for this event, visit the link in our bio.
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African-Americans have made important strides in the horticulture and agriculture industry which calls for celebration and recognition. Near and dear to our hearts is the practice of crop rotation, a topic we discussed with our Delaware River Climate Corps this fall and a practice we can thank George Washington Carver for.
Carver developed techniques to improve soils that had been depleted of nutrients by repeated plantings of cotton. Together with other agricultural experts, he urged farmers to restore nitrogen to their soils by practicing crop rotation. By alternating cotton crops with crops of sweet potatoes, peanuts, soybeans, and cowpeas, nitrogen was restored to the soil before a new round of cotton would be planted. Not only was this a great way to enrich the soil for improved cotton yields, but these crop rotations also gave farmers alternative cash crops. To encourage better nutrition in the South, he widely distributed recipes using the alternative crops.
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We have over 50 plants in our offices and atrium that bring joy to staff and visitors. We couldn't maintain them all without help from our volunteers. If you're interested in helping to take care of our plants this season, sign up for a volunteer slot through our calendar here: www.volunteereasy.com/Site/TheDCH/Calendar/Volunteer-Opportunities-Calendar/8824/#/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Escape the harsh winter by joining us in our Founders Room for a fun night of dancing in our garden oasis. We're cranking up the tunes to get you moving and filling DCH with plants to chase your winter blues away! We're curating a playlist for maximum party fun so send us your song requests when you register. ... See MoreSee Less
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We're excited to continue working with Sacred Grounds partners this year and reconnecting with everyone this Thursday.We are looking forward to hosting a second cohort of Sacred Grounds Wilmington sites this year with our partners National Wildlife Federation Mid-Atlantic Center Delaware Nature Society Delaware Center for Horticulture! Please join us to celebrate Sacred Grounds Projects of 2022 and learn how your congregation in Wilmington can become Sacred Ground Certified (space is limited!), and get $1500 in grant money to create a community native pollinator garden in your sacred space. Join us for Sacred Grounds Extravaganza on Feb 2nd at Bethel AME Wilmington Delaware! RSVP required: forms.gle/DoevbHVE7BdJaewJ8 ... See MoreSee Less
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Did you bring your tree during our TreeCycle event?
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Escape the brutal winter by joining us on February 18th for an Oasis Dance Party. We're filling our atrium and dance floor with plants and music to transport you to a tropical oasis.
February 18th, 7pm-10pm
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Join us virtually for this free webinar all about the holiday Tu Bishvat, also known as the New year for trees. Find details on how to register through our Facebook event below!
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