Ray Sander, President of Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper Creek (DBG) announced that on Saturday, November 8^th DBG will celebrate Veteran’s Day.

All veterans showing their military ID cards receive Free Admission, and all guests who bring canned-food donations will also have Free Admission to the gardens.

Sander said, “We are thankful for those who have served our nation in military uniform, and we also thank those in our community who recognize the food insecurity needs of our neighbors in Sussex County.”

Canned food needs include: canned meat, hearty canned soup, canned milk, canned fruit and canned veggies.

Sander noted that the DBG Fall Harvest decorations, including the Woodlands Discovery Trail with sculptures of forest creatures will remain on display through Sunday, November, 23^rd, the DBG season closing date.

Sheryl Swed, DBG Executive Director, said, “As we approach the Thanksgiving Holidays, we are thankful for the generosity of our guests who will donate food for those in need. Starting November 5^th until we close, we have a 20% off sale in the Gift Shop on most items, including gifts made by local artisans. So, do your Holiday shopping early. This has been a wonderful 2025 season, and we thank all those who have visited and supported the gardens this year. We look forward to seeing you next spring when we open on March 19, 2026.

Stephen Pryce Lea, DBG Deputy Executive Director for Horticulture, said, “I want all our friends to know that the gardens are now in their full fall-glory. We are in the Fifth season. Come stroll through our 11 gardens, including the Woodland Discovery Trail with forest creatures. Bring the whole family.”

The DBG is open to the public Thursdays through Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., closing for the season at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 23^rd.

The Delaware Botanic Gardens is located at 30220 Piney Neck Road, Dagsboro, DE 19939. Memberships available. Go to www.delawaregardens.org.

The mission of DBG is to provide a world-class garden that delights visitors.