Norfolk Botanical Garden Spring Plant Sale
Best Plants for Coastal Virginia
NORFOLK, VA–Norfolk Botanical Garden (NBG) will soon host its
Annual Spring Plant Sale beginning Friday, May 3, 2019 through Sunday, May 5, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. This year’s plant sale theme is
Water, Water, Everywhere – Best Plants for Coastal Virginia with a wide variety of rare and unusual plants at great prices. The event is open to the public with the exception of an exclusive early bird special for NBG members from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. each morning.
This year the Garden is paying special attention to plants that can tolerate wet soils, dry soils, or salty conditions. Plus, there are easy-growing perennials, hydrangeas, Japanese maples, edibles and more! The sale will also offer flowers and plants that attract pollinators. The Tidewater Butterfly Society is on-hand the entire weekend with helpful information on creating a pollinator friendly yard. The Virginia Bonsai Society will offer free demonstrations from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Visitors will find a wide variety of plants from the rare and unusual to the proven winners for Coastal Virginia. Garden-goers are sure to find the perfect plants to create a special look for their own garden. The entrance to the sale is Free with Garden admission.
The NBG horticulture staff are available all weekend to answer questions and provide expert advice to guests. Saturday afternoon NBG will have an ASL-speaking horticulturist to help anyone from the Deaf Community who needs help finding the perfect plant. Visit the Garden’s website for more information and a
printable list of available plants.
About Norfolk Botanical Garden
Norfolk Botanical Garden represents an oasis of more than 60 themed gardens encompassing 175 beautiful acres. From stunning plant collections to
WOW - World of Wonders: A Children’s Adventure Garden, this diverse natural beauty can be explored by tram, boat, or walking tours. The Garden is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, recognized as a Virginia Historic Landmark, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a Virginia Green attraction. It is managed by Norfolk Botanical Garden, Inc. and supported by the City of Norfolk. Norfolk Botanical Garden is dedicated to enriching life by promoting the enjoyment of plants and the environment through beautiful gardens and educational programs. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and military, $10 for ages 3-17, 2 and under are free. For more information, visit
www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org
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