Ilex verticillata ‘Wintergold’ – Wintergold Winterberry Ilex verticillata ‘Wintergold’, commonly known as Wintergold winterberry, has unique salmon-colored fruit. The berries begin to ripen in late summer to early fall and can last all the way into the new year. The snowy photo was taken on December 20, 2024. Winterberry is a dioecious species, which means there are separate male and […]
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Holiday Open House and Party featuring Milton High School Jazz Band
December 13, 2025 2:00PM -4:00PM The Davenport Mansion will open for another year of holiday joy! We invite you to enjoy live music by the Milton High School Jazz Band, light refreshments, a warm fire, and an opportunity to meet our staff. Enjoy the festive decorations throughout the first floor of the mansion or a chilly stroll through the sleepy […]
Fall Featured Plant – Fothergilla
The fall colors look spectacular this year at the arboretum. One of the more noteworthy specimens is the Mountain Witch Alder or Fothergilla major, pictured above. Fothergilla boasts beautiful, frilly blooms in the spring before leafing out. Lush green foliage throughout the summer and fall foliage that can range from fiery orange to a deep burgundy. Fothergilla major is native to […]
SOLD OUT – Weeknight Wreath Making – Tuesday, December 9th
Tuesday, December 9th from 6:00PM to 8:00PM. Get in the holiday spirit and join us for another year of wreath making. Each participant will have a wide variety of greenery to choose from and will be able to design their own holiday wreaths. All supplies are included in the cost of the workshop. This class is held in our barn, […]
SOLD OUT – Wreath Making Workshop – Monday December 8, 2025
Monday, December 8th, 6PM-8PM Get in the holiday spirit and join us for another year of wreath making. Each participant will have a wide variety of greenery to choose from and will be able to design their own holiday wreaths. All supplies are included in the cost of the workshop. This class is held in our barn, please wear appropriate […]
SOLD OUT – Wreath Making – Saturday December 6, 2025
Saturday December 6th, 10AM-12PM Get in the holiday spirit and join us for another year of wreath making. Each participant will have a wide variety of greenery to choose from and will be able to design their own holiday wreaths. All supplies are included in the cost of the workshop. This class is held in our barn, please wear appropriate […]
November Open Garden
November 8, 2025 10:00AM – 2:00PM Enjoy meandering through the colorful gardens late-fall. Bring a picnic, a book, or just yourself, all are welcome! There will be a tour given by a staff member at 12:30PM. Pre-register here!
October Open Garden
October 18, 2025 10:00AM – 2:00PM Don’t miss our last Saturday open garden of 2025! Enjoy meandering through the colorful gardens mid-fall. Bring a picnic, a book, or just yourself, all are welcome! Registrations is not required but appreciated. Pre-register here