Don’t let the moody weather and roller coaster of temperatures fool you: Spring has officially sprung in D.C. And what better way to celebrate the arrival of brighter days and all things outdoors than fresh blooms and colorful bouquets? (Yes, rooftop happy hours, but let’s pretend we have diverse interests for a minute.) Here’s a peek at all the pop-up bloom markets headed our way in the coming weeks.

FIELD OF TULIPS: With the aim of creating a colorful “urban field of flowers,” the Virginia-based flower retailer Bloomia will once again cover The Park at CityCenter in more than 40,000 tulips for a three-day pop up. Entrance to the Field of Tulips— and snapping selfies—is free. Individual stems (in a dizzying array of colors) can be purchased for $1 each. Portions of the proceeds will be donated to D.C. Central Kitchen. The event attracted more than 8,000 visitors in 2018. (CityCenterDC, April 26-28, free entry)

Bloom Tip: Once your tote bag is adequately full of tulips, head around the corner into Palmer Alley for the quintessential CityCenter photo op with the overhead art installation. The pink lanterns celebrating the cherry blossoms disappear on May 19.

FONA GARDEN FAIR: This annual shopping event from Friends of the National Arboretum features a carefully curated (and huge!) selection of rare and native plants, herbs, wildflowers, bonsai, vegetable transplants and fruit shrubs. You’ll also find dozens of vendors selling nature-inspired gifts and gardening items. Proceeds from the Garden Fair benefit programming at the Washington Youth Garden and the free summer concert series at the National Arboretum.  (U.S. National Arboretum, April 27- 28, free entry)

Bloom Tip: Master Gardeners and Arboretum staff are on hand to answer questions and help match you with the perfect indoor or outdoor plant. Don’t be shy about seeking them out for advice on how to be a better plant parent.

FLOWER MART: Now in its 80^th year, Flower Mart is a plant sale meets carnival that takes over the grounds of the National Cathedral for two days every spring. In addition to cut flowers and garden plants, you’ll find herbs, bonsai and orchids for sale in the “Flower District” on the Cathedral’s front lawn. More than 70 vendors will also offer artisan gifts and home and garden items for sale. There are plenty of food options (including a seated “Taste in the Tower” luncheon in the Cathedral’s South Tower–$40, advanced reservations required), live performances, children’s activities, an antique carousel and carnival rides, so you can make a day of it. Proceeds from Flower Mart are put towards the maintenance of the Cathedral’s gardens and grounds.  (Washington National Cathedral, May 3-4, free entry)

Bloom Tip: Every year, floral designers from embassies in the District install elaborate floral displays in the nave of the Cathedral during Flower Mart, highlighting each country’s cultural heritage and giving you the perfect flower-themed photo op. This year’s event will feature designs from Japan, Luxembourg, Panama, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Australia, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Korea, Armenia, and the United States.

THE FESTIVAL OF SPRING: If you really want to immerse yourself in spring, venture a little further out from the city to pick your own flowers at Burnside Farms in Nokesville, Va. With more than a million tulips and daffodils blooming over eight acres, this is one of largest pick-your-own events in the world. There is an entrance fee, but daffodils are 2 for $1 and tulips are $1 per stem. Bring a picnic—and your camera, because there are more than 100 pairs of Dutch wooden klompen spread out around the fields for you to pose with. You’ll also find games of cornhole and play areas for kids. The farm warns that peak bloom has passed for their tulips, so this might be your last week to build your bouquet. (Burnside Farms, weekdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m., weekends 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tickets reduced to $6 at the gate.)

Bloom Tip: The spring flower season at Burnside Farms only lasts 25 to 30 days as the flowers (especially the tulips) are rather sensitive to weather conditions. So check their field reports before heading out. And if you miss the spring season, plan ahead for picking sunflowers during their summer season.

FIELDS OF FLOWERS: With more than two dozen varieties of flowers available for picking during a season, this family farm in Purcellville, Va., is another bloom-immersive experience. They predict a Mother’s Day weekend opening this year when peonies will be in full bloom, so why not skip the over-the-top delivery fees and treat your mom to a freshly picked bouquet of your own making? Score extra points by making an excursion out of it WITH mom.

Bloom Tip: Payment is based on the size of container you choose to fill with your cut flowers: Small bouquet cups are $10, medium bouquet cups are $15 and pail-sized buckets are $30. Only cash and checks are accepted, no credit cards. Also, there are no public restrooms on the premises so plan accordingly!

Now that you’ve procured all the flowers, why not step up your spring bouquet game by learning how to arrange them like a pro? Flower arranging workshops are popping up across the city this month with events at City Winery in Ivy City and Milk Bar in Logan Circle. The Lemon Collective in Petworth also offers monthly workshops on the basics of flower arranging. And if your green thumb simply refuses to grow, you’re sure to find a rooftop happy hour within walking distance.