DAGSBORO — The Delaware Botanic Gardens board, staff and volunteers invite members and the public to the 2021 season starting Thursday, March 18 at 9 a.m.

Ray Sander, president of the Delaware Botanic Gardens (DBG), noted that “While the gardens have been closed during the winter, progress has continued at DBG with the further development of exciting garden features, the completion of the Woodlands Garden circumferential pathway, and the finishing touches on the joint Center for the Inland Bays-DBG Living Shoreline project, including a new observation platform overlooking Pepper Creek.

“In addition, we invite our guests to meet DBG’s newest staff member, Stephen Pryce Lea, our new Head of Horticulture.”

The gardens are open Thursday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., beginning March 18. Admission is free for Delaware Botanic Garden members and for anyone under the age of 16. For those who are not members, the cost is $12 per person.

Also, guided tours are available on Thursdays and Saturdays at 10 a.m. and cost $10. Admission and tour reservations are required and can be made online at www.delawaregardens.org/hours-and-admissions. All staff, members and guests will be required to wear face masks.

The Delaware Botanic Gardens is located at 30220 Piney Neck Road, Dagsboro. Memberships are available by going here.