Green Spring Gardens

CONTACT INFORMATION: Gate locked at 5 p.m.
703-642-5173 TTY 711
4603 Green Spring Road
Alexandria, Virginia
Judy Zatsick
Manager

Green Spring Gardens

Inspiration, Information for Gardeners

Green Spring Gardens is a must-visit park, a year-round gold mine of information and inspiration for the home gardener. It's an outdoor classroom, a museum, and a national historic site. Its mission is to connect the community to natural and cultural resources through horticulture, education, and stewardship.
The park has a wooded stream valley with ponds, a naturalistic native plant garden, more than 20 thematic demonstration gardens, a greenhouse, a plant shop, two gift shops, a historic house, and a horticulture reference library. The gardens and educational programs focus on practical landscaping and gardening techniques that are appropriate for the Washington metro area.
Public gardens are special parks with special rules. Please see the "Public Garden Etiquette and Rules" before your visit.
Park grounds are open dawn to dusk.

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IMPORTANT REGISTRATION DATES

Registration for Winter Camps Begins Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 9 a.m.

Registration for Winter Classes Begins Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 9 a.m.

Upcoming Events

Oct
06
10:30AM, 06, (5-Adult) Learn about the history and process of flower and leaf pressing,…
Oct
08
1:00PM, 08, (Adults) Join us for a walk through the park. These accessible walks are…
Oct
11
1:30PM, 11, (Adults) Give bullying plants an inch and they’ll take over your yard.…
Oct
14
10:30AM, 14, (3-5 years) Your preschooler enjoys nature-themed toys and puzzles while…
Oct
26
10:30AM, 26, (Adults) Habitat loss has reduced wildlife diversity in our neighborhoods…
Oct
26
1:00PM, 26, (5-Adult) Learn the history of how this gourd grew from its humble…

Notice

Commercial photography at Green Spring Gardens requires an FCPA permit. See our photography guidelines or call 703-642-5173

All visitors must follow our garden rules.


Fall Festival Plant Sale

The Friends of Green Spring (FROGS) Board of Directors has made the decision to cancel the annual Fall Festival plant sale and silent auction.  Although we will miss having this yearly event, the FROGS Board is eager to explore future opportunities to engage with dedicated FROGS members and the wider community who share our passion for Green Spring Gardens.

Spring Garden Day is tentatively scheduled for May 17, 2025.  This date is subject to change as spring plans are finalized.  We look forward to seeing you in Spring!  Stay tuned for more updates and exciting opportunities in the pipeline!


Green Spring Garden Talks

Grow, Learn, Thrive and Get Inspired with Green Spring Garden Talks This Fall. All events are $12 per person.

  • Build the Lawn of Your Dreams, Friday, September 20, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
  • Alternatives for Invasive Plants, Friday, October 11, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
  • Make a Backyard Sanctuary for Wildlife, Saturday, October 26, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
  • Composting Made Simple, Friday, November 8, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
  • Adapt & Thrive with Climate Change, Saturday, November 16, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

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Public Gardens are special parks with special rules that differ from the rules in other parks. Please observe these guidelines to keep everyone safe and to avoid damaging the gardens:

  • No balloons or kites
  • No balls, flying discs, or sporting equipment
  • No bicycles or scooter riding on walkways
  • Stay out of garden beds
  • Leash dogs and clean up dog waste
  • Commercial photography requires an FCPA permit. Call 703-642-5173

Thank you for protecting the gardens and sharing the park safely with other visitors.

 

 

 

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