Saturday and Sunday, May 16th-17th, 2009
Once again, it is time for the Landis Arboretum’s annual spring plant sale. This year’s highlights include a diverse selection of shade and ornamental trees and flowering shrubs. Among them are resistant American elm cultivars, special fruit trees, specimen conifers, including the ‘Cobra’ spruce, and numerous flowering shrubs, all of which are hardy in our area.
In addition to the large number of perennials normally available, the sale will feature an incredible selection of Echinacea, Japanese iris, and peonies. An assortment of climbing plants, unique annuals, heritage vegetables, and raspberries will round out the ever-growing list of plants available at the sale.
The annual spring and fall plant sales are an important source of income for the Arboretum. They give you a chance to help Landis — while you acquire beautiful and unusual plants of many types to improve your home environment. As always, they hope for great weather during the sale days, but they plan to make the event a positive experience for all attending regardless of rain, shine, or even snow (which actually happened one year).
For the convenience of their customers, the Arboretum will provide ample parking, wheelchair accessible bathrooms, and a snack bar with hot and cold selections, hot tea and coffee, cold drinks and water, and, of course, some of the best baked goods offered anywhere.
The Arboretum can use donations of healthy plants that are potted and sale ready. They have extra pots available at the Arboretum, so call if you need some. Please label the plants with the common name, and they will price appropriately.
The Friday night members-only PICK OF THE POTS PREVIEW PARTY is a great opportunity to shop for plants. If you’re not already a member of Landis, you can enroll at the door. Not only will you get first pick of plants, but you will also be offered an array of appetizers to eat, great wine to drink, and music to entertain you while you purchase your plants – all without any lines.
As usual, they have assembled the most knowledgeable staff around to answer all your plant questions. They can provide recommendations for any site condition or landscape.
May 15, Friday, 5 – 8 PM
MEMBERS’ PREVIEW PARTY
By longstanding tradition, the Friday before the Plant Sale opens to the general public is designated as “Pick of the Pots” (PoPs), a member-only preview and plant sale. The light evening fare of festive finger foods will be provided by Dottie Gallo’s Sweet Tooth Caterers (Esperance). An always memorable event: old friends meet once again – and introduce new ones to an Arboretum tradition.
May 16 and 17, Saturday and Sunday, 10 AM – 4 PM
SPRING PLANT/BOOK/BAKE SALE and ARTISANS’ WAY
Out of the ordinary trees, shrubs, and perennials. Bake sale on both days. Regional artists and craftspeople display their wares for sale. The Arboretum’s Acorn Shop is open. Free admission and free parking. Volunteers needed and welcomed.
