Brandywine Valley Home & Garden Tours 2026

It’s time to get into the garden and plan your landscape. You’ll find inspiration by visiting the gardens and nurseries, museums and homes, arboretums and preserves so abundant in our area. We’ve put together a list of these for you to start the season. Enjoy!

Through December
America’s Garden Capital Passport. This free passport is an exclusive map and guide to exploring the region’s public gardens. Download your garden map, AmericasGardenCapital.org.

May 1 & 2
Arasapha Garden Club’s 82nd Anniversary May Market in Historic New Castle. Garden experts help you choose from annuals, herbs, perennials, houseplants and native plants. Market Square, 201 Delaware St., New Castle, DE. Fri, 10 to 5; Sat, 9 to 1. Arasapha.org

May 1 & 2
DE Nature Society Native Plant Sale. Rare varieties of native wildflowers, trees, shrubs, ferns and aquatic plants for sale. Many species attract wildlife. Coverdale Farm, 543 Way Rd., Greenville, DE. Fri, 2 to 7 (member day); Sat, 9 to 3. DelawareNatureSociety.org

May 2 & 3
Tyler Arboretum Plant Sale. Shop a wide selection of trees, shrubs, perennials and native plants with knowledgeable staff and plant experts on site to help you plan a landscape that brings year-round beauty and supports pollinators and wildlife. 515 Painter Rd., Media. Daily 8 to 2. TylerArboretum.org

May 2 & 3
Kennett Blooms Plant Sale. The Kennett Beautification Committee invites you to their annual plant sale at Pratt’s Greenhouse, 634 Hillendale Rd., Avondale. Sat, 8 to 4; Sun, 10 to 3. KennettCollaborative.org

May 3
Chestnut Hill Home & Garden Festival. More than 300 regional artisans, landscapers and specialty vendors offer heirloom plants, garden art, pottery and jewelry. Enjoy live music, kid-friendly activities and a “Makers Village” featuring live demonstrations. Germantown Ave. from Rex to Willow Grove Aves., Chestnut Hill. 11 to 5. ChestnutHillPA.com

May 7
87th Annual Philadelphia Herb Society of America Herb Sale. Culinary and fragrant herbs and rare and unusual scented geraniums and salvias are featured. Box lunch catered by Dixie Picnic. Cash or check only. Historic Yellow Springs, 1685 Art School Rd., Chester Springs. 10 to 1 pm, rain or shine. HSAPhiladelphia.org

May 7
Showcase of Homes at Hershey’s Mill. The Paoli Hospital Auxiliary presents this tour, which includes six renovated and decorated homes, a luncheon at Hershey’s Mill Golf Club, vendor boutique and raffle. Benefits Paoli Hospital. 1500 Greenhill Rd., West Chester. 10 to 4. Tour, $40; with lunch, $80. For info or tickets, visit Events.org/ES/PHASOH2026.

May 7–9
Wilmington Flower Market. Carnival rides, art, gifts, beer, entertainment, flowers and plants of all kinds are available. Benefits dozens of nonprofit Delaware children’s agencies. Rockford Park, Lookout Dr., Wilmington. Thurs–Fri, 10 to 8; Sat, 10 to 7. WilmingtonFlowerMarket.org

May 8–September 27
Festival of Fountains at Longwood. Revisit nature and revel in brilliant blooms to stunning vistas from the Conservatory Overlook as you watch dancing fountains. 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square. Thurs–Sat, 9:15 pm. $20–$35. LongwoodGardens.org

May 8 & 9
Landis Valley Museum Herb & Garden Faire. Plants from the museum’s Heirloom Seed Project plus natives and other hard-to-find varieties along with handmade garden decor. Bring a wagon or cart to carry your purchases. 2451 Kissel Hill Rd., Lancaster. 9 to 5. $10–$14. LandisValleyMuseum.org

May 9
Dahlia Society Tuber Sale. All tubers are $7 at this sale held in front of Longwood Gardens Visitor Center, 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square. 10 to 3. Free. Philadahlia.org

May 9
Uwchlan Garden Club Plant Sale. Find a selection of vegetable and herb plants, crafts, perennials, shrubs, trees, a plant doctor, kids korner and gifts. Benefits the 1756 Uwchlan Meeting House. 5 N. Village Ave., Lionville. 8 to 2. UwchlanGardenClub.org

May 9 & 10
Wildflower, Native Plant & Seed Sale. Shop from a wide variety of native wildflowers, grasses, ferns, vines, shrubs and trees. Staff will be on hand to provide planting and horticultural information. Benefits the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art’s Garden Program. Brandywine Museum of Art, 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds Ford. 9:30 to 4:30. Brandywine.org

May 9, 23, June 13, 27
Home and Garden Tours at Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden. Dazzling displays of native plants, ancient trees and landscape designs are highlighted, along with a tour of the spectacular Tudor Revival Main House. 1829 E. County Line Rd., Villanova. 10:30 to noon. $15. StoneleighGarden.org

May 10
Mother’s Day Open Gardens at Welkinweir. The gardens, with azaleas at their peak, will be open to visitors to walk and hike. Bring a picnic to enjoy in the garden. 11 to 3. 1368 Prizer Rd., Pottstown. Welkinweir.org

May 13
Shipley School’s 52nd Annual Secret Gardens Tours. A one-day, self-guided tour through breathtaking private gardens. This year’s Secret Gardens’ lunch stop will be at Appleford Estate and will feature a selection of vendors, including blooms and crafts for sale. 9 to 3. For info and tickets, ShipleySchool.org/SecretGardens.

May 20
Scott Arboretum Rose Celebration. Appreciate the beauty of the Dean Bond Rose Garden, learn about roses and enjoy live music. 500 College Ave., Swarthmore. 4 to 7 pm. ScottArboretum.org

May 16
Jenkins Arboretum Spring Blooms 50th Anniversary Celebration. Enjoy a roving dinner, garden games, music and floral festivities at this annual fundraiser. Jenkins Arboretum, 631 Berwyn Baptist Rd., Devon. 6 to 9 pm. $150. JenkinsArboretum.org

May 16
A Day in Old New Castle. Take a look into the private homes and gardens plus historic landmarks and museums. Enjoy historical reenactments, entertainment, artisans, children’s games and more. 50 Market St., New Castle, DE. 10 to 5. $10–$25. HistoricNewCastle.com

May 20
Winterthur’s Garden & Estate Insider: A Spring Garden Walk. Enjoy a walk in the spring garden, hear about the plants that are in bloom and get spring garden care tips. Reg. req. 5105 Kennett Pk., Winterthur, DE. 10:30 to noon. $27. Winterthur.org

May 23 & 24
Spring Native Plant Sale at Brandywine Zoo. Featuring plants native to this area and great for pollinators, including a type of sedge attracting small butterflies. 1001 N. Park Dr., Wilmington. 10 to 2. BrandywineZoo.org

June 6
Phoenixville Garden Tour. This year’s theme is Bird Up! spotlighting local gardens that support birds through native plants. Visit the native plant sale at Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church (121 Church St.). Tour map at Phoenixville Senior Center, 153 Church St. 10 to 2. $20. PhoenixvilleChamber.org

June 13
Garden Day at White Horse Village. The senior living community showcases the talents of resident gardeners. Self-guided tours, complimentary lunch at noon. Rain date, June 20. Reg. required. 535 Gradyville Rd., Newtown Square. 10:30 to 2. WhiteHorseVillage.org

All events are free, unless otherwise noted.

Pennsylvania’s Garden Party, June 20 & 27

Fifteen clubs from the Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania have organized lovely gardens that will be in bloom across the state. More details in our April issue.

In our area:

June 20, the Garden Clubs of Bala Cynwyd, Villanova and Springfield conduct tours of gardens on the Main Line in Montgomery County as well as in Delaware County.

June 27, in Chester County, The Spade & Trowel Club hosts tours of gardens in Chadds Ford, Kennett Square, Honeybrook and West Chester. The Uwchlan Garden Club hosts tours in Coatesville, Downingtown, Parkesburg, Exton and West Chester.

Tickets are $25–$30 and include a tour book with map and garden descriptions. To order, visit PAGardenClubs.org.