Tidewater Times September 2020

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Beautiful Botanicals in Dagsboro by Tracey F. Johns

The new Delaware Botanic Gardens in Dagsboro, Delaware, provde a place to step away from Covid’s darkness to experience the ever-changing vibrant colors and relaxing effects of nature. More than 80,000 plants ~ the majority of which are native to Delaware and coastal plains regions ~ bounce light and add fragrance as you meander two miles of paths connecting meadows and natural forests for a soul-filling experience along Pepper Creek.

A trip to the Gardens also delivers the earthy scents of salt marshes and the sounds of numerous birds, along with the sights of butterf lies, dragonf lies, turtles, frogs, otters and more. A rustic Welcome Center with a large outdoor deck brings conveniences and a gift shop to the site, along with plenty of benches and shady spots along the pathways. Children will appreciate the giant birds’ nests and other interactives, and adults will appreciate the ADA-compliant

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