The Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper Creek (DBG) opens for its eighth season March 19.

Ray Sander, Chair of Delaware Botanic Gardens announced that the 37-acre gardens will open to the public on Thursday, March 19^th at 9:00 a.m.

“Spring brings a colorful display of over 200,000  bulbs planted throughout the gardens  to greet our visitors. Welcome to a new season of nature’s delights, “ Sander said.

Sheryl Swed. DBG Executive Director said. “We have a new 3,300 square-foot Annette Penonni Meadow Pavilion, and Gallery Garden, both available  to rent for community and private events.  Please come join us and hold your next event  in a beautiful garden setting at DBG.”

“Come celebrate the vernal equinox at Delaware Botanic Gardens! Our living  collections are waking  up after a long winter rest,  and our bulbs, spring ephemerals, and flowering trees are budding with excitement, ready to put on a spectacular display, We will start our native Plant sale on April 2^nd and Free Admission on  Saturday,  April 18^th for Earth Day celebration.”  said Christine Justice, DBG Director of Horticulture.

The gardens, at 30220 Piney Neck Road. Dagsboro, DE 19939, are open Thursdays through Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Go to www.delawaregardens.org.

The DBG’s mission is to provide a world-class garden that delights visitors.