Green Spring Gardens

CONTACT INFORMATION: Gate locked at 5 p.m.
703-642-5173 TTY 711
4603 Green Spring Road
Alexandria, Virginia
Judy Zatsick
Manager

Green Spring Gardens

Inspiration, Information for Gardeners

Green Spring Gardens is a must-visit park, a year-round gold mine of information and inspiration for the home gardener. It's an outdoor classroom, a museum, and a national historic site. Its mission is to connect the community to natural and cultural resources through horticulture, education, and stewardship.
The park has a wooded stream valley with ponds, a naturalistic native plant garden, more than 20 thematic demonstration gardens, a greenhouse, a plant shop, two gift shops, a historic house, and a horticulture reference library. The gardens and educational programs focus on practical landscaping and gardening techniques that are appropriate for the Washington metro area.
Public gardens are special parks with special rules. Please see the "Public Garden Etiquette and Rules" before your visit.
Park grounds are open dawn to dusk.

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Upcoming Events

Sep
07
Edible Garden Tour
10:00AM, 07, (16-Adult) Explore the bounty of Green Spring’s Edible Garden with an…
Sep
07
Garden Talk: Standout Fall Beauty Bark & Berries 
10:30AM, 07, (Adults) Bring the glorious colors of fall to your landscape. An Extension…
Sep
07
Family Fun - Monarch Migration
1:00PM, 07, (4-Adult) Learn about the amazing migration of the monarch butterfly as we…
Sep
09
Garden Sprouts Fall - Nature Playgroup  
10:30AM, 09, (3-5 years) Your preschooler enjoys nature-themed toys and puzzles while…
Sep
14
Small Space Garden Design
10:00AM, 14, (Adult) Explore the basics of design, from hardscape and bed layout to…
Sep
15
Garden Artists - Flower Pressing
10:30AM, 15, (5-Adult) Learn about the history and process of flower and leaf pressing,…

Notice

Commercial photography at Green Spring Gardens requires an FCPA permit. See our photography guidelines or call 703-642-5173.
All visitors must follow our garden rules.


Fall Festival Plant Sale

The Friends of Green Spring (FROGS) Board of Directors has made the decision to cancel the annual Fall Festival plant sale and silent auction.  Although we will miss having this yearly event, the FROGS Board is eager to explore future opportunities to engage with dedicated FROGS members and the wider community who share our passion for Green Spring Gardens.

Spring Garden Day is tentatively scheduled for May 17, 2025.  This date is subject to change as spring plans are finalized.  We look forward to seeing you in Spring!  Stay tuned for more updates and exciting opportunities in the pipeline!


Green Spring Garden Talks

Grow, Learn, Thrive and Get Inspired with Green Spring Garden Talks This Fall. All events are $12 per person.

  • Standout Fall Beauty Bark & Berries, Saturday, September 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
  • Build the Lawn of Your Dreams, Friday, September 20, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
  • Alternatives for Invasive Plants, Friday, October 11, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
  • Make a Backyard Sanctuary for Wildlife, Saturday, October 26, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
  • Composting Made Simple, Friday, November 8, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
  • Adapt & Thrive with Climate Change, Saturday, November 16, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

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Public Gardens are special parks with special rules that differ from the rules in other parks. Please observe these guidelines to keep everyone safe and to avoid damaging the gardens:

  • No balloons or kites
  • No balls, flying discs, or sporting equipment
  • No bicycles or scooter riding on walkways
  • Stay out of garden beds
  • Leash dogs and clean up dog waste
  • Commercial photography requires an FCPA permit. Call 703-642-5173

Thank you for protecting the gardens and sharing the park safely with other visitors.

 

 

 

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The rose garden, one of the garden tour stops at Green Spring Gardens.

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Daisy scouts planting seeds

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Gazebo surrounded by blooming flowers

Historic Green Spring

Families adapted Green Spring's landscape and buildings from the 1700s until the 20th century. Visitors today see art exhibits, enjoy programs or tea with a tour, and shop in the historic house's museum shop. 

 

Green Spring's Historic House

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