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Meet \;at the Delaware Botanic Gardens for a private tour including lunch!
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Enjoy a picnic lunch from Kristina&rsquo\;s Kitchen in the gardens after the tour.
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You will learn about the history of the Delaware Botanic Gardens as well as all its completed features on the 37-acre property. It is a walking tour. The pathways are all ADA compliant. A golf cart can be available if needed (If you require a golf cart\, please notify the garden center upon registration).
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You will see the world-renowned Piet Oudolf'\;s 2-acre meadow which blooms from June through fall with 70\,000 perennial plants &\; grasses.
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Areas you will explore:
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\n - The Folly Garden with the original homestead\, 40\,000 flowering bulbs\, annuals\, perennials\, shrubs\, and trees as well as the new reflecting pool.
\n - Endangered and restored habitats including the non-tidal freshwater wetland and learning garden\, vernal ponds\, and a re-created ancient inland dune biome.
\n - Whimsical creatures\, magical places\, hollies galore and a living shoreline restorations in the 12.5 acres of woodlands\, gentle paths\, and edge gardens.
\n - Abundant butterflies\, birds\, and other pollinators - a part of a package of environmentally sustainable initiatives that also features an award-winning living shoreline\, a rain garden and green technology bathrooms.
\n - The Rhyne Garden in the parking area is an example of parking lot and storm water run-off management. In 2020-21 the Rhyne was planted with 12\,000 native perennials\, 300 shrubs\, and 36 red maples.
\n - The Inland Dunes\, Charles Anderson Family Holly Tree Collection\, the Hedgerow Garden\, and the Azalea Collection are other areas of interest.
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NOTE: There is a $15 fee for use of a golf cart and driver payable the day of the event.
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Participatnts receive 20% off on any plants purchased at Inland Bays Garden Center the day of the event.
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