Support nonprofits while indulging your green thumb at these sales
The last frost date is just around the corner (the Farmer’s Almanac predicts April 25 for the last frost of the season) so, for many of us, that means it’s time to start thinking about gardening. Many local garden centers are opening their doors, but another option for plant lovers is the region’s many plant sales. In addition to offering a wide variety of plants, these sales often support local nonprofits, too. We’ve found four upcoming plant sales that all gardeners should be adding to their calendars.
Aullwood Audubon Native Plant Sale
April 28-29, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Aullwood Audobon’s Charity A. Kreuger Farm Discovery Center, 9101 Frederick Pike, Dayton
Aullwood Audubon’s online plant sale features more than 100 species. Plants on sale include yellow birch, wild geranium and New England Aster. In addition, the sale will feature an array of gardening and bird-related items from Aullwood’s Nature Store and Gift Shop. Profits from the sale go toward Aullwood’s ongoing environmental education and habitat preservation programs.
Tecumseh Land Trust’s Native Plant Sale
April 22, 10 a.m.-noon
Glen Helen Nature Preserve, 405 Corry St., Yellow Springs
North of Cincinnati in Yellow Springs, the Tecumseh Land Trust is holding its annual plant sale. During the event, you can buy new, native plants, many of which have been donated by others.
Cincinnati Zoo Native Plant Sale
April 22, May 6, May 20, Sept. 9, Sept. 23 & Oct. 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Bowyer Farm, 2210 Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason
The Cincinnati Zoo’s annual Native Plant Sale will be held throughout the year in 2022, with the first sale in April. The zoo says that the sale features many well-grown, hard-to-find and ecologically important plants. The sales are free to attend, but advance registration is requested.
2nd Street Market Native Plant Sale & Sustainability Expo
May 7, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton
Dayton area native plant nurseries will be bringing a selection of plants, such as flowering perennials, grasses, trees and shrubs, to the market. The event is free to attend.
