Spring Garden Market Returns to Alexandria's River Farm

Two-day event features over 30 vendors, expert speakers, and tours of the historic property.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 8:44am

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A high-contrast, silkscreen-style illustration of a gardening tool such as a watering can or trowel, repeated in a grid pattern with bold, neon-bright colors and heavy black outlines, conceptually representing the vibrant energy and variety of products at the Spring Garden Market.The Spring Garden Market at River Farm brings a burst of color and creativity to the start of the gardening season.Alexandria Today

The American Horticultural Society is hosting its annual Spring Garden Market at the historic River Farm in Alexandria, Virginia on April 10-11. The event will feature over 30 vendors selling native plants, herbs, seeds, gardening tools, and more. Floral designer Christin Geall will lead two special sessions on creating cutting gardens and floral arrangements. Attendees can also tour the beautiful River Farm gardens and manor house.

Why it matters

The Spring Garden Market is a signature event that celebrates the arrival of spring and supports the ongoing preservation and programming at River Farm, a 25-acre historic property along the Potomac River that serves as the headquarters for the American Horticultural Society.

The details

The Spring Garden Market will take place on Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission is $5 per individual or $20 per car, with free entry for American Horticultural Society members. In addition to the vendor marketplace, the event will feature two special sessions led by floral designer Christin Geall - 'Creating a Cutting Garden' on April 10 at 1:00 p.m. and 'Developing Floral Arrangements' on April 11 at 10:00 a.m. These sessions require separate tickets.

  • The Spring Garden Market will take place on Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11, 2026.
  • The event hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day.

The players

River Farm

A 25-acre historic property along the Potomac River that serves as the headquarters for the American Horticultural Society.

American Horticultural Society

The organization hosting the Spring Garden Market event at River Farm.

Christin Geall

A floral designer who will lead two special sessions on creating cutting gardens and floral arrangements during the Spring Garden Market.

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The takeaway

The Spring Garden Market at River Farm is a beloved annual event that celebrates the arrival of spring, supports the preservation of a historic property, and provides educational opportunities for gardeners and floral enthusiasts in the Alexandria community.