Calendar of Events

Sakura Orihon: Diary of a Cherry Blossom Journey

February 28th 2026 - March 29th 2026

Exhibits Gallery, National Bonsai & Penjing Museum
10am – 1pm daily

As he followed the blossoming cherry trees from south to north in Japan, landscape architect Ron Henderson recorded his experience in folding sketchbooks called orihon. His work celebrates the cherry blossom culture in Japan, highlighting his pilgrimages to visit famous old trees. He also focuses on the horticultural practices that extend the lives of cherry

March 28th 2026 -

FONA’s Native Plant Sale

Where: Meadow Road, between the Visitor Center and National Herb Garden
When: 8am – 1pm

Get a head start on your spring garden at one of the earliest plant sales in the area! FONA’s annual Native Plant Sale includes a small number of vendors from across the mid-Atlantic selling spring ephemerals and many other choice perennials and woody plants. The Native Plant Sale is held in conjunction with the

22 Mar