Lewes Garden Tour - Saturday June 20th 2009

The 19th Annual Lewes Garden Tour will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, June 20, with self-guided tours of eight private gardens in the historic seaport town of Lewes.Complementary activities include a garden market with vendors specializing in garden-related retail items, free lectures on gardening-related topics, musical entertainment by Foot Light Productions and a food tent with items from Kupchick’s Corner Market in Zwaanendael Park, and working artists and quilters in the gardens. Richard Koogle, director of operations for Lilypons Water Gardens in Buckeystown, Md., will demonstrate how to install a water garden. Tickets can be purchased in advance beginning Memorial Day weekend at the Lewes Chamber of Commerce, 120 Kings Highway in the Fisher-Martin House. Advance tickets are $15; tickets cost $20 on the day of the tour. To order in advance, call the Lewes Chamber of Commerce weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and reserve tickets using Visa or Master Card. Tickets can be picked up at the chamber office after 9 a.m. on the day of the tour or in advance during chamber hours. For details call 302-645-8073 or toll free 877-465-3937, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit www.leweschamber.com