Shop nearly 60 vendors for the very best selection of native plants, annuals, perennials, herbs, trees, shrubs, garden tools, nature-inspired crafts and more. Food, music, children’s activities, and educational opportunities too! Tickets $10/car in advance, $15/car at the gate.
Event tickets are $10 per car in advance, or $15 at the gate. Tickets are good for admission both days.
Mark your calendars for the much anticipated 34th annual Mother's Day Weekend Garden Fair at Blandy Experimental Farm, the home of the State Arboretum of Virginia.
Redbud trees can be found blooming throughout most of April. There are numerous redbuds in the native plant trail woodland, as well as near the Hewlett Lewis Overlook pavilion.
There is so much more to see this spring. Check it out!
Amidst Virginia's diverse ecological landscape, one encounters a captivating and transient spectacle: the emergence of native spring ephemerals. As winter gives way to spring, these delicate wildflowers emerge from the forest floor, adding vibrant colors to the awakening ecosystem.
Spring! Finally!
Over the coming weeks, new spring ephemeral wildflowers will start popping up in the woodland area of the Native Plant Trail. In a stroll through the woodland this morning, we spotted Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginia), Toadshade Trillium (Trillium sessile), a few cheery Wood Poppies (Stylophotum diphyllum), and a smattering of Rue-anemone (Thalictrum thalictroides). Largeflower Bellwort (Uvularia grandiflora) and Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium reptans) are on deck.
A portion of our Native Plant Meadow was burned Friday. Click to learn more.
The Arboretum’s Conifer Collection looks great year-round! Find out all about conifers from around the world, and visit the State Champion Japanese Umbrella Pine! To guide you through the Conifer Walk, grab a paper brochure at Blandy or download a digital version here.
To get to the Conifer Collection: From the main parking lot near the flagpole and infomraiton kiosk, follow the narrow gravel paths towards the brick Quarters building. Walk through the archway and courtyard to the Conifer Collection.
It's a magical time of year at Blandy Experimental Farm! Arboretum staff spent several days preparing and collecting materials for our Holiday Workshops and creating a winter wonderland of festive decorations for our main building. Come enjoy the scenery!
In 2011, a group of bicycling arborists paused at the Arboretum and planted 35 trees in an hour. That planting kicked off our Community Forest, a multi-year community tree planting to expand the forest for wildlife near the front entrance. See the forest today!
Sunday, January 26th
Enjoy a mug of hot chocolate (or tea!) as you find out all about the American Chestnut. Visit our website for more information and to register: https://blandy.virginia.edu/content/programs-workshops-walks
Tuesday, February 4th
To learn more, send an email to blandyphotographyclub@gmail.com
Thursday, February 6th
The Blandy Sketch Group is a dynamic group of artists who work in the visual arts and who all share a love of the natural world as inspiration for their artwork. The Blandy Sketch Group is open to any artist, beginner or professional. This month, we will be meeting in the Blandy LibraryVisit our website for more info- https://blandysketchgroup.wordpress.com/
Tune in to this virtual program to learn about recent additions to the arboretum's collection! Visit our website for more information and to register: https://blandy.virginia.edu/content/programs-workshops-walks
Saturday, February 15th
Enjoy a mug of hot chocolate (or tea!) and spy on our feathered friends. Find out how birds find food and shelter in the wintertime. Visit our website for more information and to register: https://blandy.virginia.edu/content/programs-workshops-walks
Sunday, March 2nd
Find out all about fossils, and take home a fossil of your very own! Visit our website for more information and to register: https://blandy.virginia.edu/content/programs-workshops-walks
