2026 A Day in the Garden Open House
Saturday, June 27, 2026 (Rain or Shine!)
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Carvel Research & Education Center
16483 County Seat Hwy.
Georgetown, DE 19947


Join the Sussex County Master Gardeners for an exploration of nature. Let's join hands to appreciate and support nature this summer! Visit the website above for more detailed information.

Bring your camera!

*Events below subject to change

Activities and Displays!
  • Plant Sale 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., including lots of natives!
  • Children's Garden and Activities
  • 33 + Specialty Gardens
  • Advice Desk!
  • Invasive Species Identification
  • Food and Ice Cream Vendors
  • Beekeepers Association
  • Mini Workshops - See Below for times!
Garden Smart, Garden Easy! Highlights Include:
  • Vertical Gardening
  • Containers for Fall
  • Patio and Balcony Gardening
  • Hanging Baskets
  • Vegetable and Pollinator Containers
  • Multiple Raised Beds
  • Try the Tools that Make Gardening Easy 
Children's Activities:
  • Scavenger Hunt 
  • Crafts in the Carvel Lobby
  • Puppet Show: "The Misadventures of Peter Rabbit in Farmer McGregor's Garden"

Mini Workshops (Air Conditioned) in Carvel. Times TBA:

  • The Wild Animals in Your Backyard - the Insects
  • Planting with Drought-Resistant Annuals and Perennials in Containers
  • Gardening on a Budget
  • Improving Soil Quality in Landscape Beds
  • Five-Minute Table Decorations
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Aerial View of the Demonstration Garden
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