Our gardens are the perfect place to spend a sunny afternoon.
Our Gardens have something new blooming every season.
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Everyone’s favorite Spring Plant Sale heralds the return of spring weather and gorgeous flowers. Join us and enjoy a stroll around our Gardens to see what is blooming. Our famous wisteria arrives on its own schedule every year but we are posting updates on our website and social media for the curious fans.
Members’ Preview evening: Thursday, May 1st, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Public sale: Friday, May 2nd & Saturday, May 3rd, 9:00 AM – 4:00PM
Sunday, May 4th 10:00 AM – 4:00PM
Trees and shrubs purchased at our February online sale may be picked up during the Spring Plant Sale near the Turner Greenhouse.
Interested in volunteering to help us prepare for the Spring Plant Sale? Please sign up HERE.
If you are available to volunteer during the sale, please sign up HERE. Teens and adults are welcome. Thank you!
Thanks to our sponsors:
An event every week that begins at 9:30 am on Monday, repeating until June 23, 2025
An event every week that begins at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until May 27, 2025
An event every week that begins at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until June 25, 2025