AHS at River Farm

Thanks to all who helped make this year’s Spring Garden Market an overwhelming success. We are grateful to our volunteers, members, visitors, vendors, and remarkable staff for the memories of celebrating the best in horticulture at River Farm. #AlexandriaVA #mountvernonvirginia

There is plenty of time to swing by today’s Spring Garden Market at Historic River Farm and enjoy lots of unique gardening vendors, Plus ROCKLANDS BBQ IS HERE!! We close at 3:00 PM today, 7931 East Boulevard Drive, Alex, VA #AlexandriaVA #mountvernonvirginia #rocklandsbbq

Just a few of the awesome fun at today's Spring Garden Market at Historic River Farm. Join us for an abundance of plants, gardening tools, crafts, and delightful yummy foods! We are conveniently located just south of Alexandria, VA, at 7931 East Boulevard Drive.

Experience the vibrant Spring Garden Market at Historic River Farm today, bursting with native plants, enchanting art, and essential tools. just south of Alexandria, VA, at 7931 East Boulevard Drive. Admission: $5 per person or $20 for parking (includes entry).

Wrapping up our 1st day at AHS Spring Garden Market at Historic River Farm was epic! Tomorrow promises more fun with sunshine, plants, & good eats. Open at 9am, 7931 East Boulevard Drive, south of Alex., VA. Admission: $5/person or $20 for parking (includes entry).

Join us at Historic River Farm for the Spring Garden Market! Sun, plants, eats, alpacas—it's a day of wonders! Get gardening advice from experts. Just south of Alexandria, VA. $5 entry, $20 parking (includes entry). Cash/credit accepted.

Please clap for these flower pictures I took during lunch:

The votes are in! The #RiverFarm turtle has been named... Dash! 🐢Thank you to everyone who suggested names and voted for your favorite. If you spot Dash during your next visit be sure to snap a pic and give him plenty of space to wander the gardens🪴🌸🐢

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Join us at River Farm June 29th, 5-7pm, for Music at the Manor, a sunset evening featuring live music by 2 Dames & a Stand-Up Dude! This picnic & BYOB outdoor garden event is free and open to the public🎶🌸 Free RSVP via Eventbrite: eventbrite.com/e/music-at-the…

River Farm has a new friend on the property, and he needs a name! Let us know what you think we should name him! Leave your suggestion in a comment below. 🐢

PSA: Be safe on George Washington Parkway! As the weather warms, more pedestrians and cyclists are taking advantage of the trails along the Potomac. Fairfax County is encouraging everyone to #TakeAMoment to slow down and be aware of your surroundings.

Looking for a last-minute gift for Mother’s Day? Give the gift of gardening, a one-year membership to American Horticultural Society, starting at $35 for an individual. Purchase today! ahsgardening.org/mothers-day

#Scholarship opportunity in Northern Virginia! The Plein Environmental Scholarship provides support to students pursuing a bachelor's degree in an environmental subject - including horticulture, urban planning, economics, and more. Apply by May 15th at whfarmfoundation.org/scholarships.

We are thrilled that AHS and River Farm are highlighted in @USATODAY's “Go Escape Northeast” Special Edition. Check it out! ahsgardening.org/wp-content/upl…

DID YOU KNOW that pesticide use is one of the leading causes of insect decline globally? Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a holistic approach to pest control. As part of our sustainable gardening initiative, we have made this members-only story public. ahsgardening.org/wp-content/upl…

May the Fourth Be With You! @NZStuff shares eight plants to celebrate Star Wars Day. stuff.co.nz/life-style/hom…

This Saturday, May 6, 9am – 12pm, we are hosting a Volunteer Day to remove invasives at River Farm. Invasive vines are a threat to the historic trees here at River Farm. We need your help to restore our woodlands! No experience necessary. RSVP to jgreenfield@ahsgardening.org.

Thank you to the Washington Gardener Magazine for the wonderful profile of AHS President and CEO, Suzanne Laporte! issuu.com/washingtongard…

Thank you to everyone who supported River Farm during the Spring2ACTion campaign. As the American Horticultural Society celebrates 50 years at River Farm, our commitment to this land remains as steadfast as ever. We appreciate your generosity.