Plant sales, events help support community
Whether you are new to gardening, dabble occasionally, or serve as the neighborhood expert, the month of March provides some of the most diverse plant offerings of the year. Locally owned garden centers are a year-round resource for plant selection and care. However, local plant sales are targeted for the season by local organizations and clubs.
Gardeners love to learn, and these events provide much more than a plant to take home. Despite the term “sale,” they are serious educational opportunities. Sellers, fellow customers, specialized offerings and unique locations create an abundance of horticultural wisdom at every turn. As a bonus, many local plant sales are annual fundraisers, so you directly support the community.
Local plant sales
Fruit tree sale: Shop for apples, peaches, berries, figs and other fruit trees suitable for the area. No citrus offered. Harris County Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer gardening questions. Sales support gardening outreach for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension for the year. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., or while supplies last, March 18. Genoa Friendship Gardens, 1210 Genoa Red Bluff, Houston. For more information: hcmga.tamu.edu/shop.
2023 March Mart: An annual, in-person, twoday plant sale fundraiser will offer nearly 1,200 varieties of plants rarely found at local retail nurseries. Presented by Friends of Mercer Botanic Gardens. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. March 24-25. 22306 Aldine Westfield, Humble. For more information and plant sale list: friendsofmercer.com Spring plant sale: The spring plant sale will offer a variety of Texas natives, including perennial and annual wildflowers, grasses, trees and shrubs. Presented by Houston Arboretum. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 24-25. 4501 Woodway. For more information: houstonarboretum.org. Annual spring plant sale: Shop for the home and garden at this annual fundraiser located at
The Woodlands Farmers’ Market. Cash or check, no credit cards. Presented by The Woodlands Garden Club. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 25. Grogan’s Mill. 7 Switchbud Place, The Woodlands. For more information: thewoodlandsgardenclub.org. Houston Plant Market: More than 40 local plant, crafts, art and food vendors will be available in the garden. Presented by Houston Plant Market at Houston Botanic Garden. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 25. Free with general admission. 1 Botanic Lane, Houston. For more information: hbg.org.
Texas Aroid Show: Texas Rare Plant Market offers a variety of aroids, such as philodendron, monstera, alocasia, hoya, succulents, orchids and more. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. March 26. Plant costs range from free to $60. Houston Marriott Westchase, 2900 Briarpark. For tickets: texasrareplantmarket.com.
Educational Events Benefits of Growing Native Plants:
Harris County Master Gardeners offer a virtual Green Thumb Gardening Series. Free. Houston Community College. 10 a.m. March 20. Register for link at bit.ly/3ZECIm7. Harris County Public Library System. 10 a.m. March 21. No reservation required. Watch at facebook.com/harriscountypl/live.
Plant a Pizza Garden:
Kids and families will learn how to plant a combination of vegetables and herbs for a pizza garden. Participants will take home seeds to plant in their own garden. Presented by Hope Farms. 1 p.m. March 25. $45 per person suggested donation. 10401 Scott. Register at hopefarmshtx.org/classes.
Native Plants Workshop:
Learn how to grow and propagate native plants. Participants will take home seeds and a plant. Presented by Harris County Master Gardeners. 10 a.m. March 25. $15. Genoa Friendship Gardens, 1210 Genoa Red Bluff. Registration required at bit.ly/3lzFWB3.