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The Arboretum offers the region's largest selection of native plants. The Native Plant Nursery Opening Weekend marks the opening of the plant nursery for the growing season.

Members-Only Sale
Friday, May 7, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Public Sale Days
Saturday and Sunday, May 8 and 9,
10 a.m.-4 p.m.


Following the Opening Weekend, the Arboretum Nursery will be open to the public daily, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For additional information, call 410-634-2847 ext. 0 or e-mail info@adkinsarboretum.org.


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 Joanne Healey at jhealey@adkinsarboretum.org or call 410-634-2847 ext. 32.

Rain Barrels

Plant Sales

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