annual plant sales abound... I look forward to the month of May so much. It's our first true peek into the future of our garden. Each year, one of my favorite must-dos is to make my annual pilgrimage to the local plant sales. Many local Maine organizations use plant sales as one of their major fundraisers. Sure, the organization benefits from the sale, but you do so much more. First of all, you are getting mature plants (mainly perennials) at a complete steal. Secondly, these are proven plants for your growing zone. If they've existed for seasons in your neighbor's garden, chances are they'll bloom beautifully in yours. The Echinacea, Phlox, and Black Eyed Susans in the photo above were purchased years ago at Wolfe's Neck Farm's annual plant sale (by the way, their sale is on May 16th this yet). And my Lily-of-the-Valley are starting to naturalize so nicely across my moss and tree lined woods.
Definitely log on to find out what local plant sales are going on around you this Spring. Locally here in Maine, check out...
Wolfe's Neck Farm annual plant sale on May 16th. Bring bins, buckets, etc...
Friends of Maine Wildlife Park annual plant sale in Gray on May 23-25.
And don't forget to stop along the way on your Sunday drives. Chances are you'll drive right right past a local plant sale going on.
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