Delaware Botanic Gardens to open for season March 13

Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper Creek will open to the public for its seventh season at 9 a.m., Thursday, March 13, at 30220 Piney Neck Road, Dagsboro.

Ray Sander, DBG president, said, “Welcome back for another season of natural wonder and beautiful gardens. As spring approaches, come to DBG to catch the first glimpses of what we have in store for you. In the Piet Oudolf Meadow Garden, Rhyne Garden, Learning Garden and Folly Garden, we have over 200,000 spring bulbs slowly emerging. In the 12-acre Woodlands, we have a new Eagle Watch Garden. We will be starting the Gallery Garden and are actively constructing a new building, the Annette Pennoni Meadow Pavilion, our 3,300-square-foot, four-season center stage for events and programs. Enjoy our refurbished welcome center, now climate controlled, and with favorite gifts and new selections.”

Sheryl Swed, DBG executive director, said, “We have enhanced our garden experience. Please go tour the calendar of events on our website to see what DBG can offer you and your family. On our opening day, join us at 2 p.m. for a guided spring bulb tour, with another tour offered at 2 p.m., Friday, March 28. We invite you to become members and get involved by joining our wonderful team of DBG volunteers.”

Stephen Pryce Lea, DBG deputy executive director, said, “With the arrival of spring, we’re excited to see the first blooms and the return of pollinators, but even more, we look forward to welcoming back the guests who bring the gardens to life. Join us this spring by spending time outdoors surrounded by nature to lift the spirit and clear the mind.”

The 37-acre botanic gardens are open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday to Sunday, with guided tours at 10 a.m. each day.

To learn more, visit delawaregardens.org.