2011 PLANT SALE DATES COMING SOON

Plans are well underway for the 2011 Plant Sale.   Through continuing efforts to improve and try new things, there are many changes in this year’s event including different hours of operation, fewer sale days, and relocation of some plant areas for more convenient access and consolidation.  The sale will run Thursday through Monday and the hours of operation are:

Thursday, March 25                9:00 AM until 7:00 PM to accommodate after work

Friday, March 26                     9:00 AM until 5:00 PM Standard         

Saturday, March 27                 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM Standard

Sunday, March 28                   1:00 PM until 5:00 PM to accommodate church

Monday, March 29                  9:00 AM until 5:00 PM Standard---Sale Ends

We are excited to offer 56 new varieties of annuals and perennials and have substantially increased the quantities of this group giving you a better chance to shop before supplies run out.  The same drop dead gorgeous hanging baskets we had last year will be available in much larger quantity than last year.  You will definitely want one of these!  The amazing array of herbs and our good selection of shrubs and azaleas will round out the available list.  The sale would not be complete without the carpenters under the tent with their hand made garden crafts; always a creative addition.

Last year over 250 volunteers participated in our plant sale which is the premier fund raiser for the New Hanover County Master Gardener Association.  All proceeds support Cooperative Extension and Arboretum grounds and programs.   As spring is welcomed, it’s a fun event and a great time to be around the Arboretum.  We look forward to seeing you there.  Sign up sheets for volunteering will go up in February.  For more information, contact Jon Wooten at 395-2332 or CC Hensley at 798-7665.  

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