Hyattsville
Horticultural Society
UPCOMING EVENTS
​​Sat. June 21st, 2025, for SUMMER SOLSTICE we will meet at 10 AM at King Park, which is across and a little up from the municipal building. The address for the park 4200 Gallatin St., and there is street parking. If you are able, please walk, bike, or carpool. We will attempt to snag the gazebos for socializing, snacks, and appreciation of the native plantings that were made to improve the park. The list of what was planted can be seen here​. It would be a help if we can locate each species and take some notes on how the plants are doing for the City, and we can also get ideas for our own yards. I will be making black raspberry cheesecake bars (berries from my garden!) to share, in case you need to be enticed away from your gardening.
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The Northern VA Daylily Society's FREE DAYLILY SHOW and CONTEST will take place on Sunday, June 29th at Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton MD 20902. Flower entries (of named daylily blooms) will be welcomed and Volunteers are also needed for set-up, judging, etc. The flyer can be viewed here.
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Our July Meeting will be on Sat. July 19th from 10 am - noon at the Hyattsville Municipal Bldg. (4310 Gallatin Street, Hyattsville; OK to park onsite, first floor multi-purpose room). Potential topic will be to look over bulb catalogues (on a large screen, while enjoying AC and refreshments) to plan a fall shared bulk bulb order. The bulk discounts available may pleasantly surprise you!
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​​​HHS Meetings are usually on the third Saturday of each month at 10 AM, with some exceptions. Location varies.
Anyone may attend HHS events whether or not you pay dues. If you choose to pay dues, you may pay them by cash, check, or credit card at our February seed sales, or by cash or check at our January, February, or March meetings, or online by clicking the link below (via Square). We use collected money to host paid speakers, contribute to various causes, and/or support events and activities. All spending is agreed upon at our regular meetings and described in our meeting minutes and email updates. Thank you! Hyattsville Horticultural Society is a Public Charity Non-Profit under IRS 509 (a) (2) and is exempt from federal taxes under IRC 501 (c) (3).
Recent Past Events:
Saturday, Jan. 18th, 2025, January meeting from 10AM to noon at the municipal building
(4310 Gallatin Street, first floor multipurpose room, use the door at the corner of the building, parking in lot OK during meeting, welcome to bring snacks to share). focus on planning for our upcoming seed sale.
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Saturday, Feb. 8th, 2025: annual seed sale at the municipal bldg., 10AM to 3 PM.
Saturday, March 15th, 2025, 10AM-noon--regular meeting at the Hyattsville Municipal Bldg. (4310 Gallatin Street, Hyattsville; OK to park onsite, first floor multi-purpose room) featuring a slide presentation and talk from HHS members on seed starting. This will betailored to new and moderately experienced gardeners; will be time for advanced questions/discussion too. Packets left from seed sale will be available for purchase (browse what's left here). Bring your questions and an appetite for snacks (members provide snacks and coffee, please bring your water bottle and refillable cup). You do not need to be a member or pay dues to attend. ​
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Saturday, April 19, 2025, 10AM-noon--our SPRING PLANT EXCHANGE. See guidelines here. Details:
Location: in the driveway of 3909 Longfellow Street, Hyattsville. Please carpool if possible!
This meeting is free, and you don't need to bring plants to get plants, there are always extras. Please start preparing your extra garden starts, perennial divisions, houseplant divisions and other items to share!