Plant lovers and bargain hunters won't want to miss the Master Gardener Plant Sale on June 19 in Balboa Park. The annual event is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Room 101 and the patio of Casa del Prado in Balboa Park.
As with past sales, shoppers can expect a wide variety of plants at below retail prices. Many were propagated by Master Gardeners, while others were donated by specialty growers and collectors.
New this year is the sale of birdhouses in a variety of styles and sleeve-protecting gauntlets, all handcrafted by Master Gardeners. Floral note cards also will be available for purchase.
Plants for sale will include a wide variety of annuals, perennials, succulents, ornamental trees, heirloom and unusual vegetables, staghorn ferns, a wide variety of bromeliads and an abundance of other plants for home landscapes.
Master Gardeners will be available to help with plant selections and provide growing information.
Horticultural and pest control advice also will be provided by Master Gardeners on a variety of gardening subjects. Exhibits will include information on the following topics:
Identifying friends and foes in your garden
Safe pest control
Landscaping tips to help defend your home from wildfires
Composting how-to
Tomato, avocado and citrus tree care
Identification of invasive plants
Sustainable gardening
How to make your garden more drought tolerant
Park free of charge in Balboa Park lots and take the free tram to the sale. Purchased plants can be held in a holding area while shoppers enjoy the park or retrieve their cars. A loading zone makes plant pick-up simple and easy.
Watch our Web site, www.mastergardenerssandiego.org, and our facebook page, for more information as the plant sale nears. The Web site also will have details on parking.
The June issue of our e-newsletter will have complete plant sale information, as well as other helpful articles on plants, gardening and pest control. To sign up for the free newsletter and other Master Gardener email-alerts, visit the Master Gardener Web site and click the "Go Green" button.
Questions: Call the Master Gardener hortline - (858) 694-2860
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
