Below is list of garden resources open during the COVID lock-down in greater DC. Please note this is a work in progress. Please email josh@dugnetwork.org with any updates. Thanks!
Warm Weather Crops Recommendation
Its recommended to wait to plant warm weather (summer) crops till Mid-May or when the soil temperature is at least 70 degrees.
As of May 1st, 2020 soil temperature in DC is around 60 degrees
Table of Contents
Greater DC Map of Garden Supplies
General Garden Supplies for Greater DC (Bulk Soil Delivery, Seeds, Free Garden, Supplies, etc)
Greater DC Map of Garden Supplies
Key
Garden Centers
Farmers Markets
Seedling Businesses
One time Seedlings Sales
Garden Centers
Many garden centers remain open while others have switched to curbside pick-up or delivery only. As a precaution, we encourage you to wear a mask as some garden centers are requiring them. Please check the garden websites for the latest updates.
American Plant (Bethesda, MD) – Open, practicing social distancing, Curbside pick-up, Delivery
Annie’s Ace Hardware (Brookland) – Open, practicing social distancing
Denchfield Landscaping and Nursery – Pick-up and delivery only
Fragers Ace Hardware (Capitol Hill) – Open, practicing social distancing
Ginko Gardens (Captiol Hill) – Open, practicing social distancing, curbside pick-up, delivery
H St. Rooftop Farm (at WS Jenks and Sons Hardware) – Open, practicing social distancing/masks
Hampton Nursery (Hyattsville, MD) – Open, practicing social distancing/masks
Home Depot (Multiple sites) – Open, practicing social distancing, In-store Pick up, online delivery some items
Johnson’s Florist & Garden Centers (Kensington, MD) – Curbside pick-up and delivery only
JR Wright and Sons (Silver Spring, MD) – Open, practicing social distancing/masks
Logan Ace Hardware (Logan Circle) – Open, practicing social distancing
Lone Cedar Farm (Adelphi, MD)– Open, practicing social distancing/masks
Lowe’s Home Improvement (Multiple Sites) – Open, practicing social distancing, in-store pick up, online delivery
Merrifield Garden Center (Falls Church/Fairfax/Gainesville, VA) – Open, practicing social distancing, phone orders, curbside pickup, delivery
Olde City Garden (Brookland) -Delivery Only
Patuxent Nursery (Bowie, MD) – Curbside pick-up and delivery only
Petworth Ace Hardware – Open, practicing social distancing
Strosniders Ace Hardware (Bethesda) – Open, practicing social distancing
Silver Spring Ace Hardware – Silver Spring Ace Hardware
Takoma Park Ace Hardware – Open, practicing social distancing
Tenleytown Ace Hardware – Open, practicing social distancing
True Value on 17th (Dupont) – Open, practicing social distancing
W.S. Jenks (H St/Bladensburg NE) – Open, practicing social distancing
Woodley Park Ace Hardware – Open, practicing social distancing
Seedlings at Farmers Markets
DC Guidance for Farmers Market Customers
Help us keep the farmers markets a safe place to access healthy food. We encourage all customers to:
- Stay home if they feel ill, have symptoms, or have been exposed to the virus.
- All customers are required to wear a non-medical cloth mask to the farmers markets.
- Keep proper distance from food displays and surfaces and follow social distance requirements.
- Order ahead to limit the time spent at the market.
- Explore home delivery from local farms and food hubs.
- Only send one family member from each household to the market.
- Leave children, seniors, and other vulnerable family members at home.
- Leave pets at home.
Schedule of Open Farmer Markets in Greater DC
- Many markets are on weekly permits during COVID so please check website for open status before going)
- Please read the text below each market for confirmation there will be seedlings. If not confirmation yet please email josh@dugnetwork.org with any updates
TUESDAY
Eastern Market
No Seedlings Confirmation yet. Please email josh@dugnetwork.org with any confirmation
WEDNESDAY
Crossroads Farmers Market
Confirmed – Zamora Produce, RL Vegetables, Hierba Mora selling seedlings
THURSDAY
Occasions Caterers Mobile Market
No Seedlings Confirmation yet. Please email josh@dugnetwork.org with any confirmation
FRIDAY
Arcadia Mobile Market at Edgewood
No Seedlings Confirmation yet. Please email josh@dugnetwork.org with any confirmation
SATURDAY
Adams Morgan Farmers Market
No Seedlings Confirmation yet. Please email josh@dugnetwork.org with any confirmation
Arcadia Mobile Market at Anacostia
No Seedlings Confirmation yet. Please email josh@dugnetwork.org with any confirmation
Arlington Farmers Market
Confirmed – Laurel Grove, Linda Vista, Waterpenny Farm, Potomac Vegetable Farms selling seedlings
Brookland Monroe St. Farmer’s Market
Confirmed – Diaz Berries & Veggies, Zamora Produce selling seedlings
Chevy Chase Farmers Market
No Seedlings Confirmation yet. Please email josh@dugnetwork.org with any confirmation
Cleveland Park Farmers Market
No Seedlings Confirmation yet. Please email josh@dugnetwork.org with any confirmation
Columbia Heights Farmers Market
Confirmed – Pleitez Produce Farm selling produce
Downtown Silver Spring Farmers Market
Confirmed – Barajas Produce, Four Seasons Nursery selling seedlings
Eastern Market Farmers Market
No Seedlings Confirmation yet. Please email josh@dugnetwork.org with any confirmation
Farmers Market, SW
No Seedlings Confirmation yet. Please email josh@dugnetwork.org with any confirmation
H St, NE Farmers Market
Confirmed – Deep Roots Farm, Richfield Farm selling seedlings
Monroe Street Farmers Market
No Seedlings Confirmation yet. Please email josh@dugnetwork.org with any confirmation
Maret School Farmers Market
No Seedlings Confirmation yet. Please email josh@dugnetwork.org with any confirmation
Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market
No Seedlings Confirmation yet. Please email josh@dugnetwork.org with any confirmation
Oakton Farmers Market
Confirmed – Ignacio’s Produce selling seedlings
Petworth Community Market
Confirmed Reids Orchard selling seedlings by preorder
Pike Central Farm Market
Confirmed:Westmoreland Produce selling seedlings
Springfield Farmers Market
Confirmed – FJ Medina & Sons, Ignacio’s Produce selling seedlings
UDC Van, Ness Farmers Market
No Seedlings Confirmation yet. Please email josh@dugnetwork.org with any confirmation
Uptown Farmers Market
Confirmed: Zamora Produce and Zamora Produce selling seedlings
SUNDAY
Bethesda Central Farm Market
Confirmed Seedlings from Bee’s Knees and Westmoreland Produce
Dupont Circle Farmers Market
Confirmed -Deep Roots Farm, Four Seasons Nursery, Anchor Nursery, Potomac Vegetable
Eastern Market Farmers Market
No Seedlings Confirmation yet. Please email josh@dugnetwork.org with any confirmation
Mosaic Farmers Market
Confirmed – Pleitez Produce Farm selling seedlings
NOVA Central Farm Market
Confirmed – F.J Medina selling seedlings
Palisades Farmers Market
No Seedlings Confirmation yet. Please email josh@dugnetwork.org with any confirmation
Takoma Park Farmers Market
Confirmed – Audia’s Farm, Calvert’s Gift Farm, Black Rock Orchard, Waterpenny Farm, Blue Ridge Botanicals selling seedlings (Online pre-order and same day shopping available)
Seedling Businesses
The Hiding Place DC
A
community of hospitality, urban farm, and contemplative retreat located
right outside of Washington, DC. It was created and is loved and
managed by Brian and JoLeah Gorman. We have tomato, bell pepper,
cucumber, husk/ground cherries, jalepeno, and okra seedlings. Our
urban farm is located at 1406 Beaver Heights Lane, Capitol Heights, MD
20743. We can do contact-less pickups here. People can email hidingplacedc@gmail.com to coordinate.
Sigsbee Place Seedlings (Sold out for summer!, May have Fall seedlings)
Heirloom tomato, vegetable and herb seedlings
One Time Seedling Sale
Silver Spring Garden Club Seedling Sale
May 9 – May 17
Silver Spring Garden Club’s annual GardenMart sale is STILL happening — though we will not be at Brookside Gardens this year. Shopping will be strictly by appointment to keep everyone distanced and safe . The sale starts on Saturday, May 9. These are 20-minute slot over several 12 hour days. For shopping: wear a mask, wear gloves, try to touch only what you are buying, bring a checkbook*/exact change, and have a box or tray to transport your purchases.
Up Top Acres Seedling Sale
Saturday, May 16th
This year, we’re helping bring the farm to your home! We’re selling seedlings of some of our favorite crops planted on our rooftop farms year after year. Plant them in your yard, or start a potted herb garden in your kitchen, and you’ll reap the delicious food all season long.
Orders will be available for curbside pick up on Saturday, May 16th at Glen’s Garden Market.
General Garden Supplies for Greater DC
(Bulk Soil Delivery, Seeds, Free Garden, Supplies, etc)
