Magnificent Magnolias
Many magnolias are native to the United States, but none are as beloved as the southern magnolia. It is the state tree of Mississippi and the state flower of Louisiana,…
FONA Field Notes
Remembering Bobbie Alexander
We are deeply saddened to share news of the passing of Bobbie Alexander, former Executive Director of the National Bonsai Foundation (NBF). For years, Bobbie worked tirelessly as a champion…
Music in the Meadow is Back!
Get in the groove at our first Music in the Meadow concert of the year! On Friday, June 5th at 7 PM, soak up the sounds of live R&B and go-go…
Spring Soirée
Experience the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum like never before. Join FONA’s Board of Directors on Friday, May 29th for an evening of horticultural wonder, delicious food and drinks, and…
Guide to the Garden Fair
FONA’s Garden Fair & Plant Sale is this Saturday, April 25th at the National Arboretum! This event is run by FONA staff and volunteers and has a lot of moving parts. We…
Garden Fair Plant Lists are Here!
Get your shopping list ready — plant lists for next weekend’s Garden Fair & Plant Sale are here!
Shop Local at the Garden Fair
We’re excited to introduce you to this year’s Garden Fair vendors and what they will sell in the Vendor Village. These vendors will be open from 9 AM to 4…
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,…
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…
