It’s that time of year when the local gardening clubs host their Fall Plant Sales. I do my best to round them up, but please call me out if I have left any off the list. Local plant sales are truly my favorite because of all the unique plants that I find, which are not available locally at nurseries. If only I could remember the names of all my finds after I plant them!
Fall Plant Sales in Dallas-Fort Worth
1. Texas Discovery Garden Plant Sale
When:
*Member Sale* September 13th, 2019 from 4pm-7pm
*General Public Sale* September 14th, 2019 from 10am-2pm
*Plant Sale Safari* (A tour *tour only – not a sale during this time* which teaches you about the best plants for your yard and how to incorporate native and adapted plants into your landscape)*September 13th, 2019 from 3-4pm
Where:
3601 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Gate 6 at Fair Park
Dallas, TX 75210
Featuring:
-More than 600 varieties of rare native & adapted plants
-Pollinator friendly plants
-Plants that can’t be found in local nurseries
-Shade tolerant plants
Additional Info:
-Texas Discovery Garden Members receive 10% off plants
-Prices: $4 – 4 inch, $6 – quart rounds, $9 – 1 gallon, $30 – 5 gallon, Select specialty plants are $12-$40 as marked
-Cash, check and credit card are accepted
-Fair Park may charge for parking at the gate. Tell the attendant you are attending the Texas Discovery Gardens Plant Sale for free parking
-Park around back by the Greenhouse (Turn right past the gate and follow our fence line and signs along your left)
-Shoppers are encouraged to bring their own cart, wagon, etc
Contact info:
Email TDG@TexasDiscoveryGardens.org for more information.
2. Wildscape Fall Native Plant Sale
When:
*General Public* Saturday, September 21st, 2019 from 9am-1pm
Where:
Randol Mill Park Greenhouse
(in the rear of the park behind the swimming pool.)
1901 W Randol Mill Road
Arlington, TX
Featuring:
-Organically grown native plants
-Ground Covers, Perennials, Shrubs, Vines and Trees.
-Many species of grasses provided by Blue Stem Nursery
Additional Info:
-Shoppers are encouraged to bring their own cart
-Payment methods unknown, so please bring cash
-4″ pots are $2.50
-Quart size pots are $4.00
-Gallon size pots are $7.00
-Larger pots $15 & up
–In Celebration of their 20th plant sale, every customer will receive a small gift with purchase. Four lucky customers will walk away with a large flower pot full of very special plants, given away at their drawing.
Contact info:
Please visit their website by clicking here for more information.
3. Iris Society of Dallas Iris Sale
When:
*General Public* Saturday, September 21st, 2019 from 9 a.m.-noon or until Sold Out
Where:
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
11425 Marsh Lane
Dallas, TX
Featuring:
-Plants grown by the society members
-Irises that are adapted to the Texas climate
Additional Info:
-Cash, check or credit card (American Express, Mastercard and Visa)
-Irises that entered commerce in 2015 to the present will be priced at $16/rhizome
-Irises introduced prior to 2015 will be priced at $8/rhizome
-As the date gets closer, watch online for their posted plant sale list
-Planting instructions will be available as well as demonstrations of how to plant and care for the plants.
-Rhizomes are sold bare root.
-Club members will be available to answer any questions you have on iris culture.
Contact info:
For more information call 214-352-2191 or 972-816-3418.
4. Fort Worth Botanic Garden Plant Sale
When:
*General Public* Friday, October 4th 2019 from 2-6pm & Saturday, 5th from 9am-6pm
Where:
Fort Worth Botanic Garden
3220 Botanic Garden Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Featuring:
-Plants not specified
Additional Info:
-Expert staff on hand to answer questions
-Shop early for the best selections
-Shoppers are encouraged to bring their own cart, but they do have a couple on site that you can borrow.
-Payment methods unknown so please bring cash
Contact info:
Call 817-392-5510 for more information
5. Native Plant Society of Texas North Central Chapter Plant Sale
When:
*General Public* Saturday, October 5th, 2019 time TBD
Where:
**TBD**
*Last year the sale was located at River Legacy Park- guessing it should be at the same location*
Elm Grove Pavilion
701 NE Green Oaks Blvd.
Arlington, TX
Featuring:
-A large variety of Texas Natives
-Plants species good for our soils & climate
-Plants with low requirement for water
-Host plants for butterflies
-Nectar plants for pollinators
-Hard to find species
-Ground covers, perennials, shrubs, vines and trees
-For an idea of what species might be available at the next sale, click on this Plant Species List of what was available at all prior sales. Availability is subject to change as they are an all volunteer organization where plants are grown by our members and donated to each sale.
Additional Info:
-Payment methods unknown
-Free plant advice from Master Naturalists
-Generally, they have three standard prices, but there are exceptions for uncommon and or difficult to propagate plants, in which case the price is marked on each plant.
Very Small ~ 4″ pots are $2.50
Small ~ Quart size pots are $4.00
Medium ~ Gallon size pots are $7.00
Larger pots are all priced as marked by each member / grower / donor.
Contact info:
Send them an email through their website by clicking here.
6. Dogwood Audubon Center
When:
*General Public Sale* October 5th, 2019 from 10am-2pm
Where:
Dogwood Audubon Center
1206 W FM 1382
Cedar Hill, Texas 75104
Featuring:
-Pollinator friendly plants
-Native Texas plants
-Plants that attract native birds and insects.
-Water wise plants
Additional Info:
– Check their Facebook Events Page as the date gets closer for a plant list.
-Payment methods unknown so please bring cash
-Shoppers are encouraged to bring their own cart, wagon, etc
Contact info:
Please call 469-526-1980 for more information.
7. Ellis County Master Gardener Plant Sale
When:
*General Public* Saturday, October 5th, 2019 from 9am-12 noon
Where:
Coleman Junior High Parking Lot
1000 Hwy 77
Waxahachie, TX 75165
Featuring:
-Perennials, trees, shrubs
-Bulbs, Irises, Crinums
-Several varieties of lilies and more
Additional Info:
-Accepting cash or credit card
-Free plant advice from Master Gardeners
Contact info:
Send them an email through their website by clicking here.
8. Collin County Master Gardeners Association Plant Sale
When:
*General Public* Saturday, October 12th, 2019 from 9am-1:30pm or until Sold Out
Where:
Myers Park Event Center – Show Barn
7117 County Road 166
McKinney, TX
Featuring:
-Drought tolerant plants
– Locally grown perennials, ferns, shrubs, grasses, ground covers and annuals for North Texas gardens
-Varieties not found in local stores
-An assortment of bulbs, iris and daylilies
Additional Info:
-Collin County Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions and offer advice
-Accepting cash, check or credit card (American Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa)
-Sales Tax Free
-Free Parking
-Shoppers are encouraged to bring their own cart
Contact info:
www.ccmgatx.org or call the CCMGA Information Center at 972-548-4232
For those who attend any of these sales please spill the tea and share about your favorites and any really cool plant finds. Mainly so I can make sure to add them to my garden too, but seriously I love learning about new varieties and not so common plants.
-Denise
