08 Apr 2013 Arkansas April blooms with MG plant sales
Master Gardeners love to grow things, and the next best thing to that is sharing plants with others. The spring months show that exuberance with the plethora of plant sales around the state.
The plant sales general serve two goals: as a fundraiser for local programs and as an avenue to educate the general public about the MG program and gardening techniques.
So whether it’s a short ride or a longer road trip, you’re sure to find something for your garden or MG landscape project!
Saturday, April 13
Pathfinder Greenhouse in Jacksonville, 8 to 11 a.m. Directions to Pathfinder Greenhouse: 2520 W. Main St, Jacksonville. Going North on 67/167, take Main Street Exit, at red light turn left, go past Suthland’s, past railroad tracks, Pathfinder’s building is on the right, on the corner of Redmond and Main. Greenhouse is on the left side of the building. There is plenty of parking behind the greenhouse.
Saturday, April 20
White County Spring Daylily Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 401 S Main St., Searcy. Parking lot of Simmons First Bank. Good selection $4 per division.
Hot Spring County Plant Sale, 8:30 a.m. until noon at the Hot Spring County Fairgrounds on MLK Boulevard, Malvern. Contact Jessie Clark for more information at 501.332.5267. Directions to the HSC Fairgrounds building: From I-30, take Exit 98A toward Malvern. Go about one mile along MLK Boulevard and take a left at the second traffic light to the Fairgrounds (next to Cotija Mexican Restaurant.) From Hot Springs: Take Malvern Avenue, (270 East). After crossing I-30, go about one mile along MLK Boulevard, take a left at the second traffic light to the Fairgrounds as above.
Little Rock Master Gardener Greenhouse, on the corner of Palm and Seventh Street on the State Hospital grounds. Head south on Palm off of Markham. Palm will end at 7th Street and the greenhouse will be on your left.
There will be lots of interesting plants for sale.
Saturday, April 27
Garland County Master Gardeners, 8 a.m. – noon. For more information contact Diane Daniel at 501.922.1656. Van Buren MG Plant Sale Bloomin’ in the Bay, 8 a.m. to 1p.m., Ed Lemon Park, 385 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. For more information contact Eleanor Hilsenrath, 501.253.7272.
Saturday, May 4
Cleburne County MG Plant Sale Plants Galore, 8 a.m. to noon, 725 Fourth Street, Heber Springs.
Saturday, May 11
Faulkner County Master Gardener Plant Sale, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Antioch Baptist Church parking lot that is located next to the Natural Resource Building on Amity Road, Conway. Perennials, annuals, bushes and lots more items available. For more information call 501.327.2950.
