Dust off the little red wagon and grab your checkbook. The annual Master Gardener plant sale is coming up soon.
This is a great way to buy garden plants suited to our region, grown by experienced gardeners you might even know. Here are some details:
When: Saturday May 21st at 7:30 – 11:00a. Come early because everyone else does. Michael Janik reports the line was 60 people long 30 minutes prior to opening last year.
Where: 4955 Energy Way. The UNR Cooperative Extension moved to a new location this year.
Prices and plants: Flowers and veggies in 4 inch pots for $1.50; ½ gallon shrubs, grape vines, and flowers, prices vary but they’re still low.
We’re not kidding….come early! Bring a thermos of coffee or tea and be prepared to stand and chat for a while. The line looks daunting but the people are really nice and the early shopper really does get the tomato plant (Michael Janik said this first…I’m copying him!). A couple of tips – bring something to carry your plants in while you browse, and a checkbook or cash.
Summer is just around the corner and it’s a great time to start thinking about outdoor activities. If you’re looking for something unique and fun for the kids this year consider the Urban Roots Garden Classrooms Summer Camp. Urban Roots is a dynamic non-profit dedicated to developing innovative opportunities for kids and educators to interact with nature, food, and each other. This year the program has expanded to offer camp for kids of all ages from June through August. Go to the Urban Roots Garden Classrooms to learn more about the organization, or here for more camp information and sign up.
