Seasonal Traditions
The Garden Fair & Plant Sale has been one of FONA’s longest-held traditions. FONA hosted the first Garden Fair in 1989, promising “several thousand azaleas in small and inexpensive sizes,…
Posts by Aditi Iyengar
Native Plant Sale this Saturday!
Discover the remarkable beauty and history of the National Arboretum’s flowering cherry trees this spring. The Arboretum maintains one of the most scientifically significant flowering cherry collections in the United…
Hop on FONA’s Shuttle!
Get ready for a brand new way to explore the Arboretum this spring: FONA’s Hop-on Shuttle! On April 4, April 11, April 18, and May 2 from 10 AM to 4…
Tree Therapy
Have you ever experienced the healing power of trees? Find calm under the canopy at our Spring Equinox Forest Bathing session on Sunday, March 22nd from 10 AM to 12 PM. Forest bathing,…
Spring Event Guide
Spring is just around the corner! We are excited to share our Spring Event Guide with you. While not all of the registrations for the events listed below are open yet, we…
Tasting Black History
Read on for a spotlight on three crops that have become sources of nourishment, hope, and resilience in the Black diaspora.
Paperbush & Plant Sales
Get a head start on your spring garden at FONA’s Native Plant Sale on Saturday, March 28th from 8 AM to 1 PM at the National Arboretum.
Time to Start Seeds Indoors
If you want to start seeds indoors to get a jumpstart on your spring garden, read tips to get ready now by checking your seed packs, procuring proper seed starting soil, and watering appropriately.
Educator Coaching Program SY2025-26 Mid-year Highlights
Educator Coaching Program SY2025-26 Mid-year Highlights As we find ourselves in the home stretch of winter with snow still on the ground, you might not notice that each day the light…
Xavier’s Garden Tips
Xavier’s Garden Tips: Preparing for Spring Xavier, Garden Manager in the Washington Youth Garden, poses holding a redbud branch. It is an exciting time to use the help of your…
