Gloria Knott
Fall marks the return of cooler temperatures (still waiting on those), Halloween activities and our favorite annual festivals.
But with fall also comes plant sales, where plant parents can pick up native flora, seeds and veggies. Here are five sales happening soon.
Tohono Chul Plant Sale
At Tohono Chul’s annual fall plant sale, you’ll find thousands of landscape-ready plants, plus some plants that are harder to find. More than 400 species will be available.
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 19-20. Member-only day is Oct. 16!
Where: Tohono Chul, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, in the parking lot
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Cost: Free to attend, bring money for plants
Visit the event page for more information.
Pima County Master Gardeners Plant Sale
Bring home your newest plant baby (or should we say babies?). Pima County Master Gardeners’ upcoming sale features cacti, succulents, perennials, compost and more.
When: 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19
Where: 4210 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for plants
Visit the event page for more information.
Native Seeds/SEARCH Plant Sale
Find wildflowers and landscape plants grown by Nighthawk Natives Nursery, in addition to herb and veggie starts grown by Native Seeds/SEARCH. This plant sale will also feature a pop-up shop with pantry items and other merchandise.
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26
Where: Native Seeds/SEARCH Conservation Center, 3584 E. River Road
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for plants
Visit the event page for more information.
Tucson Organic Gardeners Fall Fair
Head to this plant fair to find locally-grown plants and seeds from vegetables and herbs to flowers and native plants. There will be garden supplies and fertilizers for sale, too, plus you can get advice on gardening and composting while you’re there.
When: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2
Where: Arizona State School for the Deaf and Blind, 1200 W. Speedway
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for plants
Visit the event page for more information.
Plant Swap with Free Plant N Garden Stands Org
Free Plant N Garden Stands Org, which organizes free plant stands in neighborhoods around the state, is hosting a plant swap where you’re welcome to bring seeds, wildflowers, veggies, native plants and more.
When: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9
Where: Martha Cooper Library, 1377 N. Catalina Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring plants to swap
Visit the event page for more information.
A vase of flowers is a great way to add color to a room, but if they’re not looked after properly fresh flowers can die quickly.
Gloria was born and raised in Tucson and is a 2018 University of Arizona grad. From wildflowers to wildlife, she loves all things Tucson and hopes to share her love of the city with readers ✨
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