Events

Step right into the greenest adventure of the season! Welcome to McDonald Garden Center's Veggieland, where the magic of nature comes to life. From May 15th to 21st, 2024, get ready for a week bursting with veggie excitement, incredible savings, and gardening galore! Join our Green Team as they sprinkle their expertise on cultivating the freshest veggies, turning your garden into a vibrant paradise.

And don’t miss out on seeing none other than Mr. T-mato and his merry band of veggie pals! They'll guide you through this veg-tastic journey with whimsical signs and shareable moments on social media. Don't let this opportunity to learn, and save on your fave veggies, slip through your fingers. It's time to embark on an unforgettable adventure in Veggielanddd Bwah-buh-buh-BWAAAAHHHH!

This Memorial Day weekend, let your garden ambitions take root at McDonald Garden Center's Container Days, from May 24th to 27th, 2024. Create vibrant displays of blooms, fresh arrays of veggies, or special arrangements that showcase your unique style. Container gardening offers endless possibilities for all green thumbs.
What we're unveiling:

• Showcase Spectacular: Stroll through our curated container garden exhibits, each one a testament to the unique charm and vibrancy of our local flora. Get inspired to bring a piece of Hampton Roads to your home.
• DIY Potting Bar: Grab a pot and get planting at our hands-on station. You pick the plants, you create the magic, and you leave the mess behind. It's all the fun with none of the fuss!
• Gardening Wisdom: Our Green Team experts are on hand to share their specialized knowledge. They'll guide you through selecting and nurturing plants that flourish in our local climate.
 

Highlight your weekend with a visit on Saturday, May 25th at 11 AM to see Mike Westphal, the Garden Guru, in action at our Independence location. Mike’s demo will dive deep into the secrets of successful container gardening, tailored to our region. Join us for a weekend of dirt, design, and discovery. Celebrate the start of the season by planting new ideas and cultivating your community spirit!
 

Ever wonder how to turn your patio pots into unforgettable plant-filled containers? Join Mike Westphal, the Garden Guru for this in-person demonstration on container making during our Container Days event! Mike will be going through all things container gardening from basics to extravagant arrangements in this hour-long demo on Saturday, May 25th at 11am. This FREE event with the Garden Guru will be held at our Independence location in Virginia Beach, VA exclusively. Walk-ins are welcome, no registration required. Seating is limited.

Join fellow myrtle maniacs July 19th - 21st, 2024 at all McDonald Garden Center year-round locations and Garden Markets to take advantage of myrtle markdowns during one of our most anticipated sales events of the year! For every $10 spent (May 12th - June 30th, 2024) you will receive $1.00 of Myrtle Money to use during our annual Crepe Myrtle Days sales event. We will be tracking your points so we can send you a custom Myrtle Money voucher in the mail prior to the event for you to spend on all kinds of plants and products. We ask that you please make sure your gardenRewards address is up to date.