Delaware Botanic Gardens holds grand opening dinner event

September 13, 2019 By Chris Flood in Cape Gazette

Former Delaware First Lady Carla Markell shows off a picture of the Meadow Garden presented to her by Delaware Botanic Gardens President Ray Sander and Executive Director Sheryl Swed. Shown are (l-r) Sander, Swed, Carla Markell and former Gov. Jack Markell. Photo by Chris Flood

The Delaware Botanic Gardens started a week-long grand opening celebration with a memorable dinner party Sept. 12.

Just as the night’s festivities were about to begin – outdoors – a strong storm system rolled through and drenched everything. The rain brought everyone in under the tent, but it didn’t dampen the mood.

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Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper Creek almost open

September 13, 2019 By Kristin Aquariann in Cape Gazette

Photo by Kristin Aquariann

I have been following the Delaware Botanic Gardens’ growth since reading Henry’s article (www.capegazette.com/node/23902) back in 2012. Thus I leapt at the opportunity to attend the fundraising dinner last night in Dagsboro. Even if I wasn’t a huge fan of flowers, who in their right mind would pass up chilled baby lobster tails during cocktail hour?

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Delaware Botanic Gardens debuts next week in Dagsboro

September 10, 2019 By Kelli Steele, Delaware Public Media

The Folly Garden

A 37-acre coastal garden in Dagsboro is set to open to the general public next week.

The Delaware Botanic Gardens (DBG) is located along Pepper Creek and will consist of four main gardens and a rustic cedar “Potting Shed” that will serve as a welcome center.

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Delaware Botanic Gardens Unveiling

September 1, 2019 By The Garden Diaries

Picture by The Garden Diaries

Walking into the Delaware Botanic Garden on a sizzling hot morning in August, the first thing that I spotted was a a bright orange-painted box turtle scurrying down the pathway into the shelter of a nearby log. Being greeted by wildlife is typical at the soon-to-be-opened 37-acre Botanic Gardens that is located on the shores of Pepper Creek in coastal Delmarva, and is teeming with native flora and fauna.

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