Tulip Dig & Sale

May 10, 2023 | Events, Horticulture & Landscape, News & Updates

Presented by the Washington Park Conservancy in conjunction with The Department of General Services and the City of Albany

Saturday and Sunday, May 20 and 21

This annual rite of spring in Washington Park  is eagerly anticipated by area residents and avid gardeners inspired by the Park’s glorious tulip plantings to beautify their own gardens. Proceeds from the Tulip Dig & Sale support the Washington Park Conservancy’s efforts to help the city restore, preserve, and maintain Albany’s historic Washington Park.

TULIP BULB PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS

TULIP DIG

Saturday,  May 20

START TIME: 9:00am (Dig begins at 9:00 but come early to get in line!  Event ends when all bulbs have been dug)

LOCATION:  Tulip Beds around the Moses Fountain

FEE: $10.00 for a bag of 30, limit 4 bags per person, while supplies last. Cash only (smaller denominations greatly appreciated.)

DETAILS:

  • Visitors should follow CDC guidelines for mask use.
  • The Tulip Dig is limited strictly to designated beds, under the direction of park staff and volunteers.
  • Event will proceed rain or shine.
  • There will be a limited number of garden forks available to borrow for digging, but we urge you to bring your own.
  • NO SHOVELS OR SPADES.
  • We encourage diggers to bring recyclable grocery bags; otherwise paper bags will be provided.


YOU SHOULD BRING WITH YOU:

  • A long-handled garden fork
  • Garden gloves
  • Comfortable, gardening-appropriate footwear
  • A hat

TULIP SALE

Sunday,  May 21

START TIME: 9:00am (Sale begins at 9:00 but come early to get in line!  Event ends when all bulbs have been sold)

LOCATION:  Lake House

FEE: $10.00 for a bag of 30, limit 2 bags per person, while supplies last. Cash only (smaller denominations greatly appreciated.)

DETAILS:

  • Participants can purchase tulip bulbs that are already dug up and have been roughly pre-sorted by color.
  • Visitors should follow CDC guidelines for mask use.