Seems like every time we turn around, another garden is popping up somewhere—behind schools, atop roofs, in pots on balconies, front yards, wherever there’s some sun really. Even Michelle Obama is proud of us. There’s not a ton of places to pick up new plants in the District, but the ones we do have are more than enough to get going. Soon you’ll be the one humblebraggingcomplaining to your coworkers about having too many tomatoes.

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OLD CITY FARM & GUILD: Want to know what plants will prosper on your south-facing balcony, what type of containers to buy for tomatoes, or how often to change your container soil? Head to Old City Farm & Guild on Rhode Island Avenue NW in Shaw. The staff at this seasonal outdoor garden center are always so helpful, which is great for newbie balcony gardeners like myself. They have a variety of flowers, herb, and vegetable seedlings to get your garden started, as well as bags of compost to help them to grow, and plenty of pots to pick from. And, starting May 8th, they will be hosting a farmers market on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.—just in case your garden isn’t quite as fruitful as you hoped and you have to resort to buying your veggies all grown up and ready for noshing. — Lynne Venart

Old City Farm and Guild is located at 925 Rhode Island Avenue NW.

JOHNSON’S FLORIST AND GARDEN CENTER: Not to brag, but I’ve recently kept plants alive for more than six months. Whether you’re an expert gardener or looking to reform your black thumbed ways, Johnson’s Florist and Garden Center is an excellent resource. The D.C. location is sprawling indoors and out with all the plants, seeds, tools, garden accessories, and more that you could need. They have items that will draw birds into your garden and keep out deer, a.k.a. plant murderers. They have house plants that will brighten up your apartment. They even have silk flowers and potpourri if you want to keep things lowest-maintenance. And importantly, the staff are extremely knowledgeable and approachable. They have given me very helpful advice about growing herbs indoors. — Nicole Dubowitz

Johnson’s Florist and Garden Center is located at 4200 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C.; 10313 Kensington Parkway, Kensington, Md.; and 5011 Olney-Laytonsville Road, Olney, Md.

WHOLE FOODS: Sometimes, you know exactly what kind of plant you want—whether it be an herb, a flower, or some produce. That’s when Whole Foods comes in handy. They’ve got a bevy of all of the run-of-the-mill plants you could require. And because the flora is well-treated before you purchase it, a modicum of tender love and care will result in some long-living plants. One basil plant I got there lasted more than a year, and it literally took effort on my part to kill it. And at cheap prices, you might find that it’s less expensive to buy a living basil plant than some pesto in the aisles.—Rachel Kurzius

You know where Whole Foods is.

FONA: Friends of the National Arboretum’s annual garden fair only happens once a year—and tomorrow is your chance. In addition to perennials, annuals, and heirloom vegetables, fancy gardeners can also pick up rare plants from nurseries around the country. Don’t know what to do with them? Get advice from the ultimate experts: curators and horticulturists from the National Arboretum. — Rachel Sadon

The sale takes place on April 30 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the National Arboretum (in the New York Avenue parking lot)

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GINKGO GARDENS: This lush nursery is a plant-lovers dream. It has a full-five star rating on Yelp and was the winner of WCP’s best garden store for the past three years in a row for a reason. Or several, really: expert staffers, always healthy plants, and a full range of gardening supplies. Their products are slightly pricier than what you’d find at Home Depot, but then they are also of much higher quality. — Rachel Sadon

Ginkgo Gardens is located at 911 11th St SE

ACE HARDWARE: The local outposts of this national cooperative always offer a good selection of gardening supplies and plants once the weather starts to turn. I’m particularly partial to Annie’s in Petworth, where the employees are always cheerful and judgement-free, no matter how many times you return in one day to get more soil. — Rachel Sadon

For a full list of local Ace Hardware locations, see here.

FRAGER’S: This Capitol Hill institution has a garden center you’d love to dig in to. From planting necessities like mulch and topsoil to gifting bouquets of tropical and indoor plants, the center is known for its plethora of options. And they are particularly great at stocking shelves based on the season. For instance, in the springtime, you can rack up on products that keep the critters away and come December, you can pick up of Christmas tree for your home or office. What’s more, Frager’s has some of the most knowledgeable staff in the business so even if you come in as a novice, you’ll leave feeling like a pro. — Christina Sturdivant

After its landmark location was consumed by a fire three years ago, the shop had to split its services throughout Southeast. The garden center can be found at 1230 Pennsylvania Ave SE.