April’s blooming amazing when thousands of azaleas flower in full force. Join us and enjoy the plant that makes our Garden so beautiful each spring.
Celebrate the plant, celebrate our history, celebrate with us.
Special Azalea Tram Tours
Take a narrated ride around historic Mirror Lake and learn about the azaleas growing on its shores. Hear the story of the WPA workers who created the Garden and planted the azaleas. See thousands of colorful blooms and discover one of the Garden's hidden gems.
These special tours depart from the Visitor Center daily in April at 1:30 p.m.
Azalea Market
Take your own azalea home - our gift shop has a variety of different blooming azaleas available for sale in one and three gallon containers. Select your favorite color and form from red to pink to white.
Grapevine
Enjoy a wine social with food and live music in a glorious spring garden. Sample wine, beer and delectable selections from area restaurants. Enjoy sunset tram tours through our beautiful blooming garden. Space is limited and is available on a first come first serve basis. Learn more . . .
WPA Memorial Celebration
Attend a Ceremony of Remembrance at the WPA Memorial Garden as we celebrate our Garden’s roots. Then, explore your own family’s roots at one of three genealogy workshops conducted by the staff of the Sargeant Memorial Room of the Norfolk Library (11 a.m., 12 and 1 p.m.). This event also includes a special WPA History Tram tour. Learn more . . .
Azalea Walks & Talks
Each Saturday in April enjoy a free walk & talk (exception noted) with a gardener and learn more about one of the Garden's premier plants.
Saturd
ay, April 3:
9:30 am –How to propagate Azaleas
2:30 pm –Identify the different classifications of Azaleas.
Saturday, April 10:
9:30 am –The effective use of Azaleas in landscape design
2:30 pm –The ins and outs of growing Azaleas in Hampton Roads
Saturday, April 17:
9:30 am –In depth Care and Maintenance of Azaleas Workshop (pre-registration and fee applies)
2:30 pm –The history of Azaleas at the Norfolk Botanical Garden
Saturday, April 24:
9:30 am –All About Native Azaleas
2:30 pm –A guided walking tour of the Enchanted Forest Azaleas
Self-Guided Encore Azalea Tour
Take a self-guided tour of the 23 varieties of Encore Azaleas planted around the Garden.
These relatively new colorful varieties bloom in the spring, summer and fall. Some plants are well established and others have been recently added as they were introduced to the public. Self-guided brochures can be picked up at Baker Hall Visitor Center.