FFN 2023

The National Arboretum recently released two new hemlock hybrids into the American nursery industry. Tsuga ‘Traveler’ and Tsuga ‘Crossroad’ are both resistant to the hemlock wooly adelgid (HWA), a small sap-sucking insect that has decimated hemlock trees…

Thank you to everyone who attended our Garden Fair & Plant Sale last Saturday! We had a wonderful day celebrating plants and sharing the National Arboretum with over 4,700 people…

FONA’s annual Garden Fair & Plant Sale is this Saturday, April 29th from 9 AM to 4 PM. Here are important details for Saturday’s event (keep scrolling for plant lists, vendors,…

Plant lists are here for next weekend’s Garden Fair & Plant Sale! Check out the list of plants our team of garden experts have ordered for this event, taking place…

We’re gearing up for our annual Garden Fair & Plant Sale on Saturday, April 29th! This event will have thousands of plants for sale (plant lists coming soon), dozens of local…

FONA recently received a generous estate gift from the late Ms. Frances M. Duttkin. Frances Duttkin was born in January 1926 in New Lyme, Ohio to Russian immigrant parents, Anton…

FONA is hosting two Full Moon Events during the evening of Thursday, April 6th. Join us for one of the following events: FrogWatch Thursday, April 6 | 7:30 PM –…

The National Arboretum is implementing a temporary traffic plan that impacts traffic flow and parking throughout the grounds. This plan is meant to keep the grounds safe for drivers, pedestrians, and all visitors…

There are many ways to volunteer with FONA throughout the year and support our work at the National Arboretum. There’s something for everyone, from gardening, to event support, to environmental…

The National Arboretum’s cherry blossoms and magnolia flowers are putting on a beautiful spring show across the grounds. The Arboretum is home to a high diversity of flowering cherry trees…