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The Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Montgomery County will host their annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 18th, 2024, from 9 AM to 1 PM at 1015 Bridge Road in Collegeville. The sale is for home gardeners looking to start or improve their green spaces. (Photo by Jonathan Kemper on Unsplash)
COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. — The Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Montgomery County will host their annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 18th, 2024, from 9 AM to 1 PM at 1015 Bridge Road in Collegeville. The sale is for home gardeners looking to start or improve their green spaces.
WHAT: This year, plant buyers will be able to join free sessions on: “Tips for Healthy Soils,” “Herbs,” and “Gardening with Containers.” Beginning at 9:45 AM, each session will be presented multiple times throughout the morning and will run 30-45 minutes. There will also be children’s activities.
Master Gardener volunteers will be on hand to provide free, research-based gardening advice and can answer general gardening questions, provide information on soil testing and what plants are best for your site, and trouble-shoot garden, lawn, tree, and shrub problems.
The sale features hundreds of annuals, perennials, and woodies with specialties in herbs and vegetables, native plants, berries, water plants and Master Gardener grown plants. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own carts or wagons for shopping convenience.
Visitors are welcome to tour the Master Gardeners demonstration gardens on site in Collegeville. The event will take place rain or shine. Purchases can be paid for by check, cash, or credit card. Parking is free. Cash or checks are recommended for the most efficient checkout experience.
WHEN: Saturday, May 18th, 2024, from 9 AM to 1 PM
WHERE: 1015 Bridge Rd., Collegeville, PA; Montgomery County 4-H Center
WHY: Proceeds from the Plant Sale support Penn State Extension’s educational outreach in the Montgomery County community.
VISUALS: Hundreds of gardeners buying thousands of plants and educational opportunities for gardeners.
CONTACT: For more information, contact Rebecca Roth, Master Gardener Coordinator at [email protected].
–Sheila Crouthamel, Penn State Extension
