U.S. Sen. Tom Carper visits Delaware Botanic Gardens

U.S. Sen. Tom Carper recently visited Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper Creek in Dagsboro to get an update on progress in the 37-acre natural campus with five main gardens and showcasing 200,000 spring bulbs.

DBG President Ray Sander, Vice President Carol McCloud, Executive Director Sheryl Swed and Director of Horticulture and Education Programs Stephen Pryce Lea welcomed Carper back to DBG with a guided tour.

"I am amazed at the progress the staff and volunteers have accomplished. The spring bulbs are wonderful. Well done, Delaware Botanic Gardens,” said Carper. 

Located at 30220 Piney Neck Road, Dagsboro, the gardens are open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday to Sunday, with guided tours at 10 a.m.

For more information go to delawaregardens.org.