Native Replacements for Invasive Plants (Norfolk, VA)

As we continue to learn about the negative impacts of invasive plants, we’re left with a need to replace them – but with what? Join us as we cover a variety of common invasive plants, and what wonderful natives can take their place.

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Little Garden, Big Impact: Native Plants for Small Spaces (Devon, PA)

Small spaces can have a big impact! Discover how tiny spaces such as containers, pocket meadows, and mini woodlands can provide ecological benefits with native plants. From petite trees and shrubs to well-behaved perennials, learn what to select for your garden just in time for spring planting!

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Daffodil Day at Reeves-Reed Arboretum (Summit, NJ)

Daffodil Day is a decades-old tradition in Summit when visitors to the Arboretum have an opportunity to enjoy one of the largest daffodil collections in New Jersey – over 50,000 bulbs in bloom in the Arboretum’s glacially carved Daffodil Bowl! And this year is extra special as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary as a public arboretum.

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Spring Ephemerals & Pollinators Soup n’ Walk (Ridgely, MD)

Look again! The blooms of ephemeral plants, trees, and shrubs are here and gone in the blink of an eye. Look for pink, white, and yellow blooms and listen for early pollinators. Plants of interest include pink spring beauty, may apple, dogwood, golden groundsel, spicebush, sassafras, and white beech. Following a guided walk with a docent naturalist, enjoy a delicious and nutritious lunch along with a brief lesson about nutrition. Copies of recipes are provided. All gift shop purchases are 20% off on Soup ‘n Walk days.

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For the Love of Groundcover (Hershey, PA)

Ian Gardner of Green Gardner Designs will discuss the many benefits and options for planting native groundcovers in your home landscape. Some of the featured varieties will be available through the Manada Conservancy online native plant store, which is open through April 15, or at the in-person sale event on May 4.

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Trees in Bloom Walk at Winterthur (Winterthur, DE)

Learn about our spring blooming trees on a walk with Allison Edmunds, Winterthur’s arborist. Program starts promptly at scheduled time. Included with admission. Free for Members.

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American Daffodil Society 2023 Convention (Herndon, VA)

Join members of the American Daffodil Society at our annual National Convention. Enjoy an outstanding daffodil show, attend educational seminars, visit with renowned daffodil enthusiasts, and tour well-known and private daffodil gardens.

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Virginia Tech Agricultural Research and Extension Center Garden Open House (Virginia Beach, VA)

Join us at Virginia Tech Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center to explore 28 different gardens and arboretums.

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Virginia Beach Master Gardeners’ Spring Plant Sale (Virginia Beach, VA)

The sale offers thousands of plants grown by Virginia Beach Master Gardeners in their own gardens or from seeds or cuttings. Featuring a wide selection of plants, the sale has something for all gardens – plants for sun, shade, or something in between – annuals, perennials, native and pollinator plants, vegetables, herbs, tropicals and houseplants, trees, and shrubs.

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Ladew Topiary Garden’s Garden Festival (Monkton, MD)

Now in its 16th year, Ladew’s annual Garden Festival has become the most anticipated specialty plant, garden ornaments, and antiques sale in the region. Shop from a curated collection of 40 exclusive vendors from across the eastern seaboard offering hard to find perennials, specialty annuals, unique small trees, unusual exotics, container specialties, decorative garden furniture, urns, and architectural treasures.

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