Seasonal celebrations, breathtaking botanicals and fun festivals found year-round at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden.

This spring, shop for rare plants, entertain mom with colorful blooms, and witness the rare Himalayan blue poppies explode into life. In the fall, visitors will immerse themselves in the warm glow of Japanese maples and discover a garden bursting with gold, red and orange leaves. Come spend time where the wild things grow.

The Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden is located at 2525 S. 336th St. in Federal Way. For more information visit RhodyGarden.org

SHOP FOR HARD-TO-FIND PLANTS

Find that rare and unique plant at Pop-up Plant Vendor Weekends throughout April and May 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 22-23 and May 6-7, 27-28. Shop from featured vendors in partnership with boutique nurseries and wholesalers. https://rhodygarden.org/pop-up-plant-vendor-weekends

BRING MOM TO THE FLOWERS

Bring your mom to the garden for Mother’s Day Weekend 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 13-14. Explore 13 garden features, experience the garden at peak bloom, and picnic on the patio with delicious eats from a local food truck. https://rhodygarden.org/mothers-day-weekend

SEE THE BEST DISPLAY OF BLUE POPPIES IN THE PNW

The mystical Himalayan blue poppy will grace us with its ethereal beauty on Blue Poppy Day 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 20. Walk through a meadow glowing with blooming blue poppies or stroll along the ADA accessible path through the blue poppy glade. There are two fields of poppies to enjoy and explore! https://rhodygarden.org/blue-poppy-day

GET ALL YOUR RHODY QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Learn from Keynote Speaker Daniel Hinkley as well as Steve Hootman and other plant experts at the Rhododendron Species Symposium noon to 5 p.m. June 9 and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 10. Expand your knowledge and attend a horticulture class on propagation or take a guided tour through the garden. https://rhodygarden.org/rhododendron-species-symposium

SAVOR THE FLAVOR OF THE GARDEN AT NIGHT

Rhody Garden volunteers and members are invited to a night of enchanting music, savory cuisine, wine and beer, garden tours, and a rare plant auction at Evening in the Garden 5 to 8:30 p.m. July 29. https://rhodygarden.org/evening-in-the-garden

BASK IN THE WARM GLOW OF FALL FOLIAGE

Celebrate autumn at the Fall Foliage Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 21-22 and watch the garden glow with golds, reds and oranges. Take a garden tour, attend a plant talk and shop for your favorite plants. https://rhodygarden.org/fall-foliage-festival/

MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS BENEFITS

Support the Rhody Garden’s mission in conservation by becoming a member and attending Membership Appreciation Day 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 17. Members will receive discounts on plants, be treated to delicious food, garden tours, activities for kids, and a silent auction. https://rhodygarden.org/member-appreciation-day