Gather ye rosebuds and great gardening ideas while ye may.

After 67 years, Wilmington Garden Day is putting on its final tour, at least in the same format the annual rite of spring has had since 1947. A sponsor tells us there aren’t enough volunteers for the event to flourish.

If the tour ends, it will be a true loss to folks who enjoy lovely homes and gardens. Wilmington Garden Day is a splendid opportunity to stroll through some of the Brandywine Valley’s most captivating gardens. The tour is self-guided and takes place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on May 3. Rain or shine.

Proceeds from the event support underserved children in Delaware. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 the day of the tour. To find out where to buy your ticket and learn more about great places along the way to enjoy lunch, go to www.wilmingtongardenday.org