Mario Bautista
DBG President Raymond Sander announced this week that, in collaboration with DNREC and the Delaware Forest Service, as part of the TEDI (Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative), the gardens will have about 250 native trees to give “free” to guests on a first-come, first-served basis on Saturday, Oct. 12, starting at 9 a.m. There is a limit of one tree per person.
“Fall is the time to plant new trees,” Sander said. “Please come and get a free native tree to add to the beauty of Delmarva.”
DBG Deputy Executive Director Stephen Pryce Lea said, “We thank our Delaware partners for providing these trees and want to remind everyone that the free trees go fast, so get here early. The gardens are showing their best fall colors, and we offer guided tours at 10 a.m. every open day.”
Members get free admission, and non-members pay a $15 admission. Children 16 or younger are admitted free.
The 2-acre Piet Oudolf Meadow is seen from overhead.
DBG Executive Director Sheryl Swed said, “Fall is a wonderful time in the gardens, and we have a lot of fall events coming up to add to the joy of the season, including the family-friendly Fall Gardening for Wildlife Tour of the Piet Oudolf Meadow on Friday, Oct. 11, at 2 p.m. Get outside and enjoy the blessings of nature. Lots to see at DBG!”
The Delaware Botanic Gardens are open to the public Thursday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., located at 30220 Piney Neck Road, Dagsboro. Go to www.delawaregardens.org for more information.
The mission of the Delaware Botanic Gardens is: “to create a world-class, inspirational, educational, and sustainable public botanic garden in southern Delaware for the benefit and enjoyment of all.”
