Spring has sprung and what better way to get in the mood than to attend one of the many garden events happening around the Baltimore. From plant sales and markets, to classes on rain barrel construction and stoop gardening, there's something for everyone.
Mark your calendars. A list of events follow after the jump...
Sherwood Gardens
Often cited as the most famous tulip garden in North America, Sherwood Gardens is over six acres in size and planted annually with over 80,000 tulip bulbs along with other spring flowering bulbs. Peak blooming time is at its best toward the end of April and beginning of May. There is no admission charge and reservation is not required.
One block east of the 4100 block of St. Paul Street, Baltimore, 21218
Urban Agriculture Gala
This event will enable those intrigued by the "growing" movement to become more involved; connect and offer resources to those already involved; and make a statement about the inspiring and practical effects that growing food locally can have on individuals, families, communities, and the state of our planet at large. $5 donation requested.
Friday, April 17, 7‐10pm
2640 St Paul St, 21218
Garden Design 101
RSVP to Erin at erin.reilly3@verizon.net
Saturday, April 18, 9‐1pm
Sculpture Garden, 2100 block of Madison Ave, Baltimore 21217
Native Tree and Shrub Sale
Sunday, April 19, 11-3pm, Saturday, April 25 10-2pm and Sunday, May 10, 11‐3pm
Herring Run Nursery, 6131 Hillen Rd, Baltimore 21239
Stoop Gardens
Master Gardener Dorothy Wells, shows how to grow great plants even if you don't have a yard to work in!
Thursday, April 30, 6:30‐7:30pm
location TBA
92nd Baltimore Flower Mart
Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2, 11‐8pm
Mount Vernon Square
BUGS Annual Farmer's Market
The Baltimore Urban Gardening with Students (BUGS) is an after-school program for urban elementary school kids. This event is run by the kids and offers hundreds of vegetable, flower and herb seedlings; student made jewelry, paintings, ceramics; and homemade dressings and salsa.
Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m
Living Classrooms Foundation East Harbor Campus, 802 S. Caroline Street, Baltimore 21231
Raised Bed Construction
Learn how to build raised beds for a community garden.
Saturday, May 2, 10‐12pm
The Village Green, 2822 Fox St, Baltimore, 21211
Reservoir Hill Green Fair
Contact Christiana Usenza for more info at cusenza@reservoirhill.net
Sunday, May 3, 10‐4pm
Reservoir Hill, Baltimore, 21217
Rain Gardens 101
Cost is $5; limited to 25 people. RSVP to Ashley: atraut@herringrun.org
Saturday, May 9, 10‐12pm
Herring Run Watershed Center, 3545 Belair Rd, 21213
Alley Gating and Greening: A Detailed Workshop
The 5th workshop in a series of talks provided by Community Greens. This discussion delves into the process that a block has to go through in order to gate and green their alley.
Wednesday, May 13, 6:30‐7:30pm
Village Learning Place, 2521 St Paul St, 21218.
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I used to live about 2 blocks away from Mount Vernon square. Baltimore is all about the festivals and Flower Mart is oh so fun. I am partial to Hon Fest and the Baltimore Book Festival, myself. Thank goodness for spring at last!
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The Baltimore Book Festival & The Flower Mart are two of my favorites things in spring & summer in Baltimore. My calendar is marked for the Flower Mart.
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I have mixed feelings about this year's Flower Mart... I'm moving that weekend and while I would like to buy something cheery for my new place I'm worried about the traffic situation (I currently live in northern Mount Vernon/Midtown Belvedere and will be moving a few blocks south).
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Great list!
Parks & People often has a bunch of garden-related events going on throughout the spring.
Also, Saturday is Baltimore Green Works' Eco Fest in Druid Hill Park
Rachel
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