One of the largest and most anticipated plant sales in the area will be held Saturday, April 24, at the U.S. National Arboretum just outside Washington, D.C.
Whether you consider yourself a gardening novice or connoisseur, the Friends of the National Arboretum's 19th annual Garden Fair & Plant Sale has a treasure for you.
There will be a diversity of plants, nurseries, plant societies, and vendors offering annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees, as well as garden accessories.
(Click on the links to see lists.)
Arboretum staff and other plant experts will answer your questions and help you solve those vexing design issues: Will this evergreen perform well in shade? Will it grow too large in my patio container? Which azaleas bloom in May?
Also enjoy live performances by the Washington Revels and the Rock Creek Morris Women between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Children can dance around the Maypole at 11:00 a.m.
Food vendors offer coffee, brunch, lunch and ice cream.
When: Saturday, April 24, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Early bird shopping for FONA members on the 23rd, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Where: Just inside the arboretum's New York Avenue gate Admission is free!
While you're here, include a visit to the Potomac Valley Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society's Rhododendron and Azalea Show in the Administration Building auditorium (open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.), Washington, DC Chapter No. 1 of Ikebana International's Japanese Flower Arranging Exhibit in the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum (open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.), and the Azalea Collections' dazzling display of over 10,000 azaleas in peak bloom.
Also: Remainders from last Saturday's book and art surplus sale at reduced prices in the lobby of the Administration Building.