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Rare Plant Auction at Longwood Gardens

You're invited to our Rare Plant Auction(r) at Longwood Gardens!

*         30th Annual Rare Plant Auction gala will be held on Saturday,
April 24, 2010

*         Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA - only 90 minutes north
of Baltimore

*         Enjoy the grandeur of Longwood without the crowds at this
private event

*         The auction is Delaware Center for Horticulture's largest
annual fundraiser - proceeds benefit our Community Greening & Education
Programs

*         Plants and garden accents donated by more than 100 nurseries
and individuals from across the country

*         For thirty years, hobbyist gardeners and serious
horticulturists have enjoyed the thrill of the hunt at this event, where
you can bid on rare, newly-introduced or difficult-to-propagate plants

*         Meet and converse with a variety of nationally-known
horticultural experts

*         Christie's Fine Art Auctioneers will conduct an exciting Live
Auction. An additional 400 items will be up for bid during a Silent
Auction.

*         Ticket prices start at $100 - includes entrance to Longwood
Gardens for the day, 
open bar cocktails and a gourmet dinner

*         http://rareplantauction.org for tickets and more information

 

Who are we?

The Delaware Center for Horticulture is the only nonprofit membership
organization that mobilizes and inspires community greening statewide in
urban and suburban environments.

 

What do we do?

We use plants as a tool to educate and empower others. Working together,
we create neighborhoods that are healthier, more attractive and
ecologically sustainable. We plant trees, beautify parks and public
spaces, and develop community gardens.

 

Why does it matter?

The work of TheDCH strengthens the social fabric, and builds more
livable towns and cities by enhancing the environmental, economic and
aesthetic qualities of our communities.

 

Simply put, TheDCH is about "plants and people."

Founded in 1977, the Center's site in Wilmington, DE is an oasis in the
city. The beautiful facility includes a public demonstration garden that
backs up to Brandywine Park, a lending library, an art gallery, a large
meeting room and a greenhouse. We host many weddings and corporate
events every year.

 

TheDCH supports 16 active community gardens; organizes city park
improvement projects, beautifies Delaware's roadsides with native
vegetation; maintains the landscaping of many traffic medians and
streetscapes; leads regional projects to enhance Delaware's urban
forests; and provides educational programs for children, teens, and
adults. We have more than 600 active and dedicated volunteers.

 

Wendy Scott

Communications Manager

Delaware Center for Horticulture

1810 N. Dupont Street

Wilmington, DE 19806

(302) 658-6262, ext. 104

www.TheDCH.org

 

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