Greater Brookland Garden Club
Calendar of Events 2026
Sunday, February 22, 2-4pm Seed Exchange
Bring seeds to share and exchange with other garden members
Member Only Event: Location shared through member e-mail
Saturday, March 21, 10am-1pm Growing Gardeners
Pot Painting and Seed Planting for Children
Community Event: St. Anthony’s Catholic School, Cafeteria, 3400 12th St NE, Washington, DC 20017
Sunday, April 19, 1pm-4pm Visiting a Garden: Brookside Gardens
Travel with the Garden Club to visit Brookside Gardens, a 50-acre public display garden in Wheaton, MD.
Member Only Event: Meet-up location shared through member e-mail
Sunday, April 26, 1pm-4pm Garden Party: Dealing with Stormwater Runoff
Learn practical, garden-friendly strategies to manage stormwater runoff and protect your plants, soil, and surrounding environment.
Member Only Event: Location shared through member e-mail
Saturday, May 9, 9am-12pm Annual Plant Swap
Garden club & community members donate plants from their gardens and houses and place them in pots ready for sharing.
Community Event: 1242 Newton Street Northeast, Washington, DC, 20017
Sunday, May 17, 12pm-5pm Brookland House and Garden Tour
See Brookland House & Garden Tour for more information.
Reception following Tour.
Community Event: House locations included with ticket purchase.
Thursday, May 21, 6:30pm-7:30pm Get to Know the Garden Club! New & Existing Member Meeting
Interested in joining or an existing member who wants to learn more about what we do?
Come meet some of our members and learn about the garden club!
Community Event: Meeting Room 1, Woodridge Library, 1801 Hamlin St NE, Washington D.C., DC 20018
Sunday, June 28, 2-4pm Picnic in the Arboretum
Join the garden club for a picnic and an exploration of some of the Arboretum’s collections.
Member Only Event: Meet-up location shared through member e-mail
Sunday, July 12, 8am-10am Visiting a Garden: Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
Enjoy the famous water lilies at Kenilworth Aquatic Garden.
*Date subject to change based on waterlily peak bloom.*
Member Only Event: Confirmed date and meet-up location shared through member e-mail
Sunday, July 26, 2-4pm Garden Party: An old Riversmart Garden
See what a garden planted by DC’s Riversmart program has grown and changed several years after planting.
Member Only Event: Location shared through member e-mail
Sunday, August 29, 10am-12pm UDC Lamond-Riggs Urban Food Hub
Explore this community-focused space where urban agriculture, education, and food access come together.
Member Only Event: Location shared through member e-mail
Sunday, September 27, 2-4pm Neighborhood Walk: Trees of Brookland
Discover the trees that line Brookland’s streets and the shade, beauty, and character they bring to the neighborhood.
Member Only Event: Location shared through member e-mail
Sunday, October 25, 2-4pm Garden Party: Prepping the Garden for Winter
Get your garden ready for the colder months with simple steps to protect plants and set up for spring.
Member Only Event: Location shared through member e-mail
Sunday, November 21, 9am-1pm Annual Bulb Giveaway
Pick up some free tulip and daffodil bulbs to plant in your front yard for a brighter spring!
Community Event: Monroe Street Farmer's Market, 716 Monroe St NE, Washington, DC 20017
Sunday, November 22, 2-4pm Garden Party: Floral Arranging
Learn how to make floral arrangements and centerpieces - just in time for the holidays!
Member Only Event: Location shared through member e-mail
Sunday, December 6, 10am-12pm Bulb Planting and Mulch Spreading
Help refresh our community gardens and get them ready for spring!
Community Event: Corner of 10th St NE & Michigan Ave NE
Saturday, January 16, 2pm-4pm Visiting a Garden: Dumbarton Oaks in Winter
Take a stroll through this historic garden and see how its beauty carries into the quieter winter months.
Member Only Event: Meet-up location shared through member e-mail