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Native Plant Sales – Spring 2020 Many of our local Montgomery County nurseries stock native perennials, shrubs and trees. They may also be able to work with you to find native plants that they do not normally stock. However, some native plants that are not as widely grown are often only easily available seasonally through the types of sales listed below.

* Please see the last two pages for vendors who provide online sales National Arboretum Native Plant Sale Date(s) and Time(s): 03/28/2020, 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM Where: Washington D.C. National Arboretum - Adjacent to Administration Building Contact: 202-544-8733 Get a jump-start on spring by shopping at this annual sale featuring local nurseries that offer an extensive collection of high quality native plants. Growers will be on hand to provide expert gardening information. Sponsored by Friends of the National Arboretum and held in conjunction Comments / Details: with the Lahr Native Plant Symposium. Open to Lahr participants and the public. Website: https://www.fona.org/lahr-symposium-and-native-plant-sale-mar-28/

Chesapeake Natives - Native Plant Sale

Date(s) and Time(s): 03/29/2020, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 4/26/2020, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 5/31/2020, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Where: Mt Airy Mansion Greenhouse - 9640 Rosaryville Rd. Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 Contact: 202-262-9773 Come to Chesapeake Natives native plant sale at the Mt. Airy Mansion Greenhouse, 9640 Rosaryville Road, Upper Marlboro, MD. Locally gathered native seed and grown right on site. Let Chesapeake Natives help you find the right native plants for your space. Chesapeake Natives, Inc. is a primarily volunteer driven 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization dedicated to Comments / Details: promoting, protecting and propagating plants native to the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Website: http://chesapeakenatives.org/plant-sales/

Howard County GreenFest 2020 Date(s) and Time(s): 4/4/2020, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Where: Howard Community College - 10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy. Columbia, MD 21044 Contact: 410-313-6433. Join us for a free family event celebrating Earth Month on Saturday, April 13 from 10:00am – 4:00pm at Howard Community College. Over 80 displays will provide easy steps we can take to Comments / Details: promote environmental responsibility. Lunch will be available for purchase. https://www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/County-Administration/Community- Website: Sustainability/GreenFest

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Baltimore Native Plant Sale Date(s) and Time(s): 04/04/2020, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Where: Baltimore Church of the Redeemer - 5603 N. Charles St. Baltimore, MD 21210 Contact: 410-838-7950 The Baltimore Native Plant Sale offers a great opportunity to purchase native wildflowers, ferns, grasses, trees, shrubs, and vines not commonly offered by other retail sources. Here you can buy directly from the growers who propagate and grow the plants. Wild-collected plants are Comments / Details: prohibited from this sale. Website: https://mdflora.org/event-3721812

Lauren's garden Service Spring Native Plant Sale Date(s) and Time(s): 4/11/2020, 4/18/2020, 4/25/2020, 5/2/2020, 5/9/2020, 5/16/2020, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Where: 3575 Sharp Rd. Glenwood, MD 21738 Contact: 410-461-2535 Our nursery opens in early April (weather depending) for the 2020 season. Our normal business hours are from Monday- Thursday 9am-5pm. We are going to expand our inventory with lots of new perennials, shrubs and trees, as well as carrying smaller sizes of some of our more popular Comments / Details: shrubs and trees. Website: https://www.laurensgardenservice.com/spring-2020-native-plant-sales/

AHS Spring Garden Market Date(s) and Time(s): 4/17/2020, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 4/18/2020, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Where: American Horticultural Society - 7931 East Boulevard Dr. Alexandria, VA, 22308 Contact: 703-768-5700 Dozens of regional vendors will be selling a variety of plants and seeds, along with garden-related Comments / Details: accessories, books, and horticulture-themed art. Website: https://ahsgardening.org/event/ahs-spring-garden-market/

Black Hill Nature Center Native Plant Sale Date(s) and Time(s): Members: 4/30/2020, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Public: 5/1/2020, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM, 5/2/2020, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5/3/2020, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Where: Greenhouse in Black Hill Regional Park across from 20930 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds, MD. Contact: 301-528-3492 Comments / Details: Many of the plants on sale have been cultivated locally and most are important food and shelter sources for Maryland butterflies, birds, and an array of other wildlife. All proceeds go to support nature programming at Black Hill Visitors Center. Website: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/black-hill-nature-programs/friends-of-bhnp/

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Delaware Nature Society Native Plant Sale Date(s) and Time(s): Members: 4/30/2020, 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM Public: 5/1/2020, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM, 5/2/2020, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Where: Ashland Nature Center - 3511 Barley Mill Rd. Hockessin, DE 19707 Contact: 302-239-2334 Comments / Details: Our Native Plant Sale features more than 300 rare, unusual and favorite varieties of native wildflowers, trees, shrubs, ferns and aquatic plants for all growing conditions, including drought- tolerant. Some are introductions from the nearby Mt. Cuba Center and many species attract wildlife such as birds and butterflies. Website: https://www.delawarenaturesociety.org/activities/events/native-plant-sale/

Flower Mart at the National Cathedral Date(s) and Time(s): 5/1/2020, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM; 5/2/2020, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Where: Washington National Cathedral - 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20016 Contact: [email protected] Comments / Details: Rain Or Shine – A Benefit for the Cathedral's Gardens & Grounds. No Admission Fee, Note: not just natives for sale. There is no parking on the streets of the Cathedral, however there is underground parking in the Cathedral garage. Website: https://allhallowsguild.org/programs/flower-mart/

Robinson Nature Center's Native Plant Palooza Date(s) and Time(s): 5/3/2020, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Where: 6692 Cedar Ln., Columbia, MD 21044 Contact: 410-313-0400 Comments / Details: Come shop our annual native plant sale! By planting native and properly caring for your plants, you can save on the cost of water, fertilizer and pesticides while providing a habitat for butterflies, insects and other local wildlife. Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer your questions. During the Native Plant Palooza, you can purchase native plants from a host of vendors with a portion of proceeds from the sale benefiting educational programs at the Nature Center. Website: https://www.howardcountymd.gov/PlantNatives

Mountain Maryland Native Plant Festival Date(s) and Time(s): 5/09/2020, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Where: New Germany State Park - 349 Headquarters Ln. Grantsville, MD 21536 Contact: 301-895-5453 Comments / Details: Discover the important connection between native plants, people, and wildlife at the seventh annual Mountain Maryland Native Plant Festival! A large variety of plants native to the mid- Atlantic for sale all day! Scheduled programs & activities highlight native plants & biodiversity! Local experts answer questions on native plants & other conservation topics! Website: https://mdflora.org/event-3698932

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Native Plant Sale and Water Family Fest Date(s) and Time(s): 6/13/2020, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Where: James Farm Ecological Preserve - 30048 Cedar Neck Rd. Ocean View, DE 19970 Contact: 302-226-8105 Comments / Details: The Center is once again teaming up with DNREC’s Division of Watershed Stewardship to host the Water Family Fest at the James Farm Ecological Preserve in Ocean View, DE. This year the native plant sale, now the Native Plant Celebration, will be hosted at the same time! This family-friendly event is FREE and open to the public. Come purchase some native plants, explore the preserve and much more! Website: https://www.inlandbays.org/events/native-plant-sale-water-family-fest/

Local Nurseries with Native Plant Selections / Online Orders

American Plant http://www.americanplant.net/

Direct Native Plants https://www.directnativeplants.com/

Earth Sangha https://www.earthsangha.org/wpn

Grey Goose Farm http://www.greygoosefarm.com/

Herring Run Nursery https://www.bluewaterbaltimore.org/herring-run-nursery/dates/

Izel https://www.izelplants.com/

Johnsons https://www.johnsonsflorists.com/

Lauren's Garden Service https://www.laurensgardenservice.com/native-plant-infomation-and-shopping/

Maryland Native Plant Society https://mdflora.org/nurseries.html

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Potomac Garden Center https://potomacgardencenter.com/

Season's Nursey http://seasonsnurseryinc.com/about-us/

Stadler Nurseries http://www.stadlergardencenters.com/

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