9th Annual DC Plant Swap

(Rain or shine: Rain location is the Headhouse-look for signs)

Beautify your garden with free plants provided by other local gardeners – and do the same for them! Here’s how it works:

Several days/weeks before the Swap: Pot up your plants (do not pot up the day before). Label each one, ideally with common and Latin name, growing conditions, special care, flower color, etc.
Bring: Your labeled plants and (optional) refreshments to share.
Don’t bring: Common orange daylilies and any invasive species – use this list to screen your plant offerings. Hybrid daylilies are welcome, but the common orange ones usually end up in the compost pile.
When you arrive: Unload your plants and sort by the categories provided.
After the Swap: Socialize and visit the Arboretum’s collections.
No plants to share? Come anyway! Bring refreshments, socialize with other gardeners, and enjoy the Arboretum’s gardens.
Co-sponsored by the Washington Gardener Magazine and the U.S. National Arboretum. Free, no registration required.

FONA Garden Fair and Plant Sale

A favorite of area gardeners from novice to expert, the FONA Garden Fair and Plant Sale is held each April at the US National Arboretum.

Their curated offerings include rare and hard to find plants as well as tried and true favorites.  FONA will offer expert advice on-site to guide you through selecting plants for that tricky spot in your garden.

FONA Garden Fair and Plant Sale

A favorite of area gardeners from novice to expert, the FONA Garden Fair and Plant Sale is held each April at the US National Arboretum.

Their curated offerings include rare and hard to find plants as well as tried and true favorites.  FONA will offer expert advice on-site to guide you through selecting plants for that tricky spot in your garden.