Delaware Botanic Gardens opens 2024 season March 14
DAGSBORO — Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper Creek will open for its sixth season at 9 a.m. March 14.
Ray Sander, president of the Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper Creek, said new …
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Delaware Botanic Gardens opens 2024 season March 14
DAGSBORO — Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper Creek will open for its sixth season at 9 a.m. March 14.
Ray Sander, president of the Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper Creek, said new features include the Hedgerow Garden and the DelDOT shore restoration project which added 0.30 acres to our 1,000-foot Pepper Creek shoreline joining the Piet Oudolf Meadow Garden, which continues to be one of the region’s most valuable examples of native plants and horticulture.
Stephen Pryce Lea, director of Horticulture and Educational Programs said they planted 21,500 additional spring bulbs last November, adding to a 200,000 spring bulb display.
Mr. Lea will give a Guided Spring Bulb Tour at 2 p.m. March 15 and March 28. Sign-up at delawaregardens.org.
The Delaware Botanic Gardens are open to the public on Thursdays through Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and there are guided tours at 10 a.m. Register for guided tours in advance at delawaregardens.org.
The Delaware Botanic Gardens is at 30220 Piney Neck Road. Members admission is free, and tours/classes are $10. Nonmembers adult admission is $15 and tours/classes are $10. Children 16 and under receive free admission.
