DCH was recently honored with a 4 page spread in Scott Calhoun's latest book, Designer Plant Combinations: 105 Stunning Gardens Using Six Plants or Fewer. For an PDF excerpt of the article, click the links below.

Pages 180-181

Pages 193-194

“Author Scott Calhoun traveled the country searching for the freshest, most exciting plant groupings. He visited the gardens of top designers from coast to coast and chose more than 100 combinations to include in his photographic celebration.” © 1983 - 2009 Storey Publishing, All Rights Reserved

Click here to purchase the book, or other works by Scott.

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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 the Trolley Square neighborhood of 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

Contact:
Wendy Scott
Delaware Center for Horticulture
302-658-6262, ext. 104