Garlic Planting Party & Bulb Sale

Celebrate fall and FONA's amazing community in during our annual Garlic Planting Party & Bulb Sale! Join us on Saturday, October 25th in the Washington Youth Garden, located on the grounds of the U.S. National Arboretum. This event is free and open to participants of all ages. Wearing a costume is highly encouraged! Please register to let us know you're coming and to receive event and weather-related updates.

The event will have:

• A variety of edible and ornamental bulbs for sale
• Family-friendly art activities
• Garlic planting & vegetable harvesting
• Food tastings
• Garden tours
• Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe: Food truck with lunch and snacks for sale (10 AM - 1 PM)

Event Schedule:

• 10 AM - 11 AM: Member social and early-bird sale for FONA members (donate any amount to become a FONA member)
• 11 AM - 1 PM: Garlic Planting Party & Bulb Sale, open to the public for all to enjoy! Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe will sell lunch and snacks from 10 AM to 1 PM.
• 1 PM - 3 PM: The Bulb Sale will continue through 3 PM, or as supplies last

What kind of bulbs can you buy? We'll have tulips, daffodils, amaryllis, mixed bulb sets, edible garlic, and more for sale! Bulbs are planted in the fall and bloom in spring. Some do well when planted containers, so you don’t need a yard in order to grow them. They are also great pollinators and attract bees and butterflies! View the list of bulbs we have ordered for this sale (edible garlic is not included on this list, but will be available for purchase).

This event is located at the (click to navigate via Google Maps, or see map below). Enter the Arboretum through either the New York Avenue (3501 New York Ave NE) or R Street entrances (2400 R Street NE)

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