Garden Snips from DBG

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Fall into Winter as temperatures plummet this week and a wintery chill blows across the peninsula. Thankful for the glorious colors of Fall and grateful for the continuous changing of the seasons.

Our Mythical Forest Sculptures continue to entertain and delight our garden visitors, created by our genius staff and hard work of volunteers. This year we have added a new Sea Witch, an Octopus, a spider and web, toad, and a fiddler crab to the collection of natural sculptures. In addition, a few sculptures returned for a second year including the Bald Eagle, Heron, and Luna Moth.

Give Now

There are many ways to leave a legacy gift to DBG by including the Garden in your estate planning and by doing so helps ensure DBG’s ability to fulfill its mission for years to come.

For additional information or questions, contact Sheryl Swed, DBG Executive Director. Call 202-262-9856 or email sherylswed@delawaregardens.org

DBG joins the DNREC Delaware Kestrel Partnership

Thanks to the DNREC team for installing our new Kestrel box. The Falcon has become a rare sight across our state and Ryan Revel has volunteered to monitor and manage DBG’s newest nest box.

Ways to Give

DBG Gift Shop Sale!

Our sale begins November 2 until we close November 19. All gift shop merchandise will go on sale for 25% off. Exceptions are the Piet Oudolf and Doug Tallamy books that are not on sale.

BIG THANK YOU TO Jeannette Cowan for organizing the Gift Shop Sale.

Join us for our Fall Themed Classes

Happy Holly Days
November 9, 11 am –12 pm
Celebrate the noble Holly, Delaware State Tree, and learn about the history of Holly in Delaware. Find out about the Anderson Holly Collection at DBG.

Wreath Making
November 9, 12:30–1:30 pm
Join volunteers in our wreath making workshop using natural materials from the Garden. $20 per person.

Discover our Mythical Sea Witch designed and installed by Sam Cashdollar and Jeremy Cole. Check out our newest forest creatures built by dedicated staff and volunteers. Forest creatures on display from Thursday, October 26 until Sunday, November 19.

Veterans Day
November 11, 9 am–4 pm

Free Entry for veterans and guests bringing food donations.
DBG is collecting food donations for “Home of the Brave Foundation” in Milford. Meet the volunteers, support the gardens, and Veterans Day with DBG.

Volunteer with DBG this season and help us grow. Garden Steward and Docent opportunities are available! During Fall, and thanks to the cooler weather, we will return to planting perennials, shrubs and trees. Aggressive plants and weeds still need keeping in check, so we need all the help we can get. Volunteering with DBG this season is a rewarding opportunity for you to contribute to the non-profit organization.

DBG is growing and has positions available for Point of Sale, Greeters, Garden Stewards, and Docents, and we hope to see you soon!

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