The Arboretum holds two plant sales each year, on the Saturday before Mother's Day and the Saturday after Labor Day. The sales feature a wide range of trees, shrubs, grasses, and perennial herbaceous plants native to the Chesapeake Bay watershed, as well as decorated rain barrels, books, and nature-themed gift items. Second-hand gardening and nature books and magazines are also for sale.
The Spring Native Plant Sale is scheduled for Saturday, May 8, with a Members-only Sale Day Friday, May 7
The Arboretum's Native Plant Catalog, for sale in the Arboretum bookstore, has horticultural, ecological, and folkloric information about many of the plants for sale.
By arrangement the Arboretum can assist with special orders for restoration projects or community plantings. To make these arrangements contact Sue Wyndham at swyndham@adkinsarboretum.org or call 410-634-2847 ext. 24.
For information about plant availability, please contact Sue Wyndham at 410-634-2847, ext. 24 or swyndham@adkinsarboretum.org.
Rain Barrels
Adkins Arboretum and Chesapeake Wildlife Heritage are recycling heavy plastic barrels, previously used for food storage, to be used to collect and store rainwater for irrigation. The barrels come already retrofitted with hose attachments, and screen lids to prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs and breeding. They are a fun way to conserve and store water, adding interest and beauty to the garden - especially when painted. Buy one already decorated, or decorate your own!
Unpainted barrels are $80; painted barrels are $100. Custom orders for painted barrels are welcome; contact Sue Wyndham or Damika Baker for specific design requests.
Note: Water collected in rain barrels is not to be used for drinking