UC Davis Arboretum celebrates 50 years of fall plant sales
UC Davis Arboretum plant sales always draw crowds. Join the Friends of the Arboretum for first crack at this fall's sales. UC Davis Arboretum
Where can you find hundreds of varieties of water-wise, drought-tolerant plants that are perfect for the greater Sacramento area? At the UC Davis Arboretum’s plant sales, of course.
It’s (almost) sale time again at the UC Davis Arboretum Teaching Nursery! And this autumn is special as the Arboretum celebrates 50 years of plant sales.
Kicking off its fall schedule of Saturday sales, the nursery will host a private sale for Friends of the Arboretum from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 5. Not yet a Friend? Join at the gate or online and receive 10% off your purchases plus a free gift.
Following the Members Only Sale, the nursery will host a Split Sale on Oct 26. Friends get first crack from 9 to 10 a.m., then the sale opens to the general public from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wrapping up the fall schedule is a Clearance Sale on Nov 16; it’s open to everyone from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
“Shop the one-acre Arboretum Teaching Nursery to find an incredible selection of attractive, low-water plants perfect for our region,” say the organizers. “By choosing to shop with us, not only will you bring home beautiful plants that help support a sustainable environment, your purchases play a vital role in supporting the growth and care of our gardens, student environmental leadership opportunities, and free public programs.
“Discover the joys of gardening with plants that help heal our environment while nurturing our community!”
Admission to the sale is free. Parking is available for a charge in the nearby UCD parking lots.
In addition to customers, the nursery also needs volunteers to assist shoppers, staff the checkout stations, count plants and more. Sign up now to participate in any of the three fall sales.
What’s for sale? The nursery boasts an extensive inventory, which is now available online for browsing. It’s must reading before you go.
The Arboretum Teaching Nursery is located on Garrod Drive near the Veterinary Small Animal Hospital on the UC Davis Campus.
For directions and links to volunteer and the inventory list: https://arboretum.ucdavis.edu/plant-sales.
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