U.S. Senator Tom Carper Visits Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper Creek

U.S. Senator Tom Carper visited the Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper Creek (DBG) in Dagsboro recently 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 Senator Carper back to DBG with a guided tour. 

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

The Delaware Botanic Gardens is located at 30220 Piney Neck Road, Dagsboro, DE 19939. The gardens are open Thursdays through Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are guided tours at 10 a.m. 

For more information go to delawaregardens.org.