A Plant Sale and Marketplace of Garden-Inspired Items
Alexandria, VA (February 7, 2012) The American Horticultural Society (AHS) will host its Spring Garden Market this April at its River Farm headquarters. Vendors from throughout the mid-Atlantic region will be selling a wide variety of plants—including natives, annuals, perennials, shrubs, herbs, and vegetables—as well as garden supplies and unique garden art. There also will be a raffle and other special promotions.
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The event is open to the public on Friday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, April 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. AHS members-only preview night is Thursday, April 12 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., during which members get first choice of the available plants and products.
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In addition to shopping, visitors are welcome to stroll around River Farm’s 25-acre grounds, which will be in full spring bloom with thousands of bulbs, flowering trees, and shrubs. On the lower level of the estate house, an exhibit of paintings inspired by the natural world by local artist Mark Dorman will be on display.
Admission to the Spring Garden Market is free to everyone. Parking is free for AHS members and $5 for non-members, with the option to apply the fee towards a membership. AHS members must show a valid membership card or mailing label from the current issue of The American Gardener magazine as proof of membership. Proceeds from the Spring Garden Market support the AHS’s outreach programs and the stewardship of River Farm.
For more information, please call (703) 768-5700.
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