
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks will host two fall plant sales this September, featuring a wide variety of native plants to help residents create more sustainable, eco-friendly landscapes. Gardeners of all experience levels can find plants to enhance their yards while supporting Montgomery Parks programs. There are no admission fees or registration required (unless noted).
Brookside Gardens Fall Plant Sale | Saturday, September 12 | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Early access for Friends of Brookside Gardens members: 9 to 10 a.m. Brookside Gardens
- Choose from wide selection of premium perennials, shrubs, and trees, including native varieties, grown at Montgomery Parks’ Pope Farm and local nurseries.
- Get expert advice from staff horticulturists.
- All proceeds support ongoing efforts to beautify Brookside Gardens.
- Friends of Brookside Gardens members receive a 10% discount.
- Plant list available at Friends of Brookside Gardens.
Fall Native Plant Sale at Pope Farm Nursery | Saturday and Sunday, September 19 and 20 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Presale party: Friday, September 18 | 5 to 7 p.m.
Pope Farm Nursery (7400 Airpark Road, Gaithersburg)
- Special presale party for VIPPs “Very Important Plant People.” Registration is required and includes one quart-size plant. Space is limited.
- Shop selection of unique, high-quality, low-maintenance, pest-resistant native plants.
- Learn how to attract pollinators and wildlife from staff experts.
- Pope Farm Nursery tour at 1 p.m. both days (only open to public during the sale).
- Proceeds support educational programs at Locust Grove Nature Center.
- More information available at Locust Grove Nature Center Native Plant Sale.
Montgomery Parks plant sales are a wonderful opportunity to improve biodiversity and add beauty to your landscape. Don’t miss out!
About Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks manages 417 parks and more than 37,000 acres of parkland. Our parks, programs, and facilities promote physical activity, social connection, and environmental stewardship. As part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Montgomery Parks is committed to creating equitable, inclusive, and accessible park experiences. M-NCPPC has been stewarding public lands since 1927 and has been nationally recognized for its high-quality parks and recreation services. MontgomeryParks.org
Accessibility at Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Program Access Office at 301-495-2581 (Voice/TTY), MD Relay 7-1-1 or 800-552-7724 or ProgramAccess@MontgomeryParks.org to request a disability modification. Visit Montgomery Parks Program Access for more information.
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