Master Gardeners’ annual Spring Plant Sale set for April 12

Gardeners, mark your calendars and get your wagons ready for the Gonzales Master Gardeners’ annual Spring Plant Sale is fast approaching. This year’s sale will be held on Saturday, April 12 at Independence Square in downtown Gonzales from 8:30 a.m. to 1p.m. 

You will find a wide array of plants that will include bedding annuals, hanging baskets, herbs, and houseplants. Perennials, native and pollinator plants will also be available along with roses, berries, and assorted trees. Their plants are specifically chosen to perform well in this part of Texas, many designated as Texas Superstars, and grown by either master gardeners or other area growers. 

For the butterfly garden, there will be black-eyed Susan, salvias, phlox, lavender, lantana, Gregg’s mistflower along with additional perennials to include Brazilian rock rose and bird of paradise. Tree varieties will include Improved Meyer Lemon, Persian Lime, and Owari Satsuma citrus trees along with several varieties of fig, peach, and plum fruit trees.

Coinciding with the plant sale will be a Silent Auction with a nice assortment of garden-related items to bid on, activities for children, and an “Ask the Master Gardener” booth that will not only be providing information to those with gardening questions but also valuable information on Texas Superstars which are proven performers for Texas. In addition, the Master Gardeners will be circulating about sharing their expertise, assisting with plant selections and offering friendly gardening advice.

This year, all purchasers will be able to enter a drawing for a beautiful planter filled with plants. All purchasers that buy $50 or more will also be able to select one free 4-inch succulent, while supplies last. 

You may bring your own wagons or carts to load up your plant selections and cash, check, credit and/or debit cards will all be accepted forms of payment. So come on out, rain or shine, and make sure you come early for the best selection as many varieties sell out quickly.

Proceeds from this fundraiser help support our mission of teaching the community and school children about gardening and horticulture.

Gonzales Master Gardeners is a 501(c)(3) working under the direction of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. For additional information, go to www.gonzalesmastergardeners.org or call 830-672-8531.