Simply Living is proud to showcase some of Delaware’s hidden gems as part of our Salute to Sustainable Delaware. Sustainable Delaware is celebrating 15 years! This August 16th event is more than a tour. It’s an invitation to experience how local farms, gardens, and nurseries in Delaware County, Ohio are connecting and working together to promote sustainability, environmental justice, and a thriving local economy. Your participation brings us closer to achieving our mission: creating a vibrant, resilient, and just community.
This tour is free! While reservations are preferred, they’re not required. A summary about each tour stop follows. Each tour has a separate registration link (scroll all the way down) with complete details. It’s flexible – attend one site or attend them all!
Berlin Farm Family Garden – 9:00 am to 11:00 am
This inspiring community garden project is located within the M/I Homes Berlin Farm development. Visitors can tour the garden, meet project managers, and connect with some of the gardeners who are growing food and building community.
📍 Learn more: Berlin Farm Family Garden on Facebook
Scioto Gardens and Sackett Farm Flowers – 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm
Looking for native plants to support pollinators and wildlife? Scioto Gardens is a destination nursery specializing in locally grown native landscape plants. The knowledgeable team will help you find the perfect additions for your yard or garden. The nursery is celebrating its first year at its new location next to historic Sackett Farm.
📍 Learn more: Scioto Gardens
Sackett Farm Flowers is a historic (circa 1839) family homestead, a regenerative local flower farm, and event destination. Flowers, herbs, nature experiences and creative arts are celebrated here.
📍 Learn more: Sackett Farm Flowers on Facebook
Seminary Hill Farm & The Grounds at Methodist Theological School in Ohio (MTSO) – 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Nestled within the serene campus of MTSO, Seminary Hill Farm is a regenerative vegetable farm that also stewards 72 acres of woodlands and prairie ecosystems. Here, agriculture and ecology thrive together, restoring native landscapes and supporting biodiversity.
Explore two beautiful public green spaces:
• North Fields: Home to a 7-circuit labyrinth, Meditation Garden, pond, greenhouse, Weisner Run & Gravel Trail—open for self-guided visits any day, any time.
• South Fields: Discover Children’s Gardens, vegetable fields, high tunnels, field compost, blueberries, apple trees, ADA beds, and woodland trails. A small self-serve market will also be open, and farm staff will be on hand to answer questions.
📍 Learn more: Seminary Hill Farm
✅ Salute to Sustainable Delaware Tour Details
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Reserve Your Spot:
Berlin Farm Family Garden – 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Scioto Gardens and Sackett Farm – 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm
Seminary Hill Farm – 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
💲 Cost: Free (Reservations preferred but not mandatory)
Come discover how these amazing Delaware locations are building a more sustainable future—and leave inspired to do the same in your own backyard!
