Preview event at Delaware Botanic Gardens set May 4

Delaware Botanic Gardens will host Sip and Saunter Through the Meadow Garden, a behind-the-scenes preview event, from 3 to 5 p.m., Friday, May 4, at the Dagsboro site.

Guests should bear in mind that the gardens are being built from scratch by Delmarva professionals and volunteers. DBG President Ray Sander said, "Not many people have ever seen the birth of a botanic garden in the first stage of development."

By May 4, more than 50 local and visiting volunteers will have added 30,000 plants to the Meadow Garden. Attendees will be among the first to see the results. The highlight of the event is a chance to meet Piet Oudolf, the internationally renowned Dutch garden designer who will be walking the Meadow Garden path and discussing his iconic design.

Sander said, "This is truly a rare behind-the-scenes preview of what will become a wonderful experience for both locals and visitors."

Dogfish Head Brewery is the sponsor of this DBG fundraising event.

For more information and to purchase tickets, go to www.delawaregardens.org/new-events/2018-sip-and-saunter, or contact Sheryl Swed at 202-262-9856 or sherylswed@delawaregardens.org.