University of Delaware Botanic Gardens Presents "2018 Spring Plant Sale Preview"
The event will be held in The Commons, Townsend Hall on UD’s South Campus. The cost is $5 for UDBG Friends, and $10 for nonmembers.
"Tired of the snow? Get a whiff of spring and be prepared for lively repartee between two dynamic plant gurus as Dr. Robert Lyons and UDBG Director Dr. John Frett describe many of the perennial and woody plants to be offered at the University of Delaware Botanic Gardens 26th Annual Benefit Plant Sale. The colorfully illustrated lecture will be held in The Commons, Townsend Hall on the UD South Campus on Wednesday, April 4 from 7:00-9:00 PM. The presentation costs $5 for UDBG Friends and $10 for nonmembers. Call (302) 831-2531 or email BotanicGardens@udel.edu to reserve your spot.
This year’s featured plants are dogwoods (Cornus) and hostas (Hosta), and are selections suitable for every garden. Large flowered dogwoods can exhibit distinct, clear and intense flower color, unusual fruit color and exceptional plant forms, foliage color and even fall color.
The unique and extensive selection of hosta cultivars available will surely tempt collectors and novices alike. From big and bold to tiny and delicate, these easy-to-grow garden staples deserve a place in every garden.
You can check out the Plant Sale Catalog on the UDBG website, http://canr.udel.edu/udbg. Friends enjoy an exclusive day to shop at the sale on Thursday, April 26 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. Plant sale hours for the general public are Friday, April 27 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 28 (Ag Day) from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m, and additional shopping days Thursday, May 3 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Admission is free.
To enjoy exclusive member benefits, join the UDBG Friends online at http://ag.udel.edu/udbg/ or contact Melinda Zoehrer at BotanicGardens@udel.edu. The Gardens are open year round to provide ideas and inspiration, or for a quiet stroll. UDBG contributes to an understanding of the relationships between plants and people through education, research, cooperative extension, and community support.
