Near Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Gardens at Hagley
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 30, 2023
1. Gardens at Hagley Marker
There have been gardens at Hagley for more than two centuries. Some were planted to feed the duPont family and other residents on the property. Others were designed as beautiful spaces to relax and to entertain. This garden provides food and is a beautiful space, but for a very different type of Hagley resident.
This is Hagley's Pollinator Garden. It is one of many ways Hagley is working to help restore the pollinator population in our community. But what are pollinators? Why are they important? Why are they in trouble? How does Hagley's garden help? And how can you help?
Pollen is a tiny, powder-like material that needs to move from one plant to another for certain plants to grow. The process of moving pollen from one plant to another is called pollination. Flowers and ornamental, or decorative, plants need pollination. So do plants that produce fruits, vegetables, and ingredients for medicines-all things that we need to survive.
Erected by Hagley Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Horticulture & Forestry.
Location. 39° 47.072′ N, 75° 34.798′ W. Marker is near Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hagley's Pollinator Garden (here, next to this marker); Cooper Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Eleutherian Mills (within shouting distance of this marker); E. I. Du Pont Restored Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Pierre Samuel du Pont de Nemours (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); History of Osage Orange Trees (about 300 feet away); Pierre Samuel DuPont de Nemours Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Brandywine Manufacturer's Sunday School (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.
Regarding Gardens at Hagley. Marker has limited historical information.
Also see . . .
1. Hagley Pollinator Garden Plant List. (Submitted on September 2, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Pollinator Partnership Ecoregional Planting Guides. (Submitted on September 2, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 27 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on September 2, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
