Master Gardener Plant Sale Sept 16 8am - 1pm

Master Gardener Fall Plant Sale Sept. 16, 8am - 1pmIn conjunction with the Poplar Grove Farmer's MarketFall is the perfect time of the year to garden! Cooler temperatures and lower humidity not only make being outdoors more pleasant for people, it also reduces stress on new plantings, making it more likely they will establish successfully and thrive in the future. In fact, fall (Oct–Dec) is the best time to plant trees, shrubs, and perennials in the Southeast! To help you prepare for the fall planting season, Pender County Master Gardeners will be holding a fall plant sale in combination with the Poplar Grove Farmer’s Market from 8am to 1pm, Wednesday, September 16. The sale will feature plants home grown by Pender County Master Gardeners with a focus on varieties that have grown well in their yards over the years. Additional plants will be available for purchase from Farmer’s Market vendors and shoppers can expect to find a bounty of annuals, houseplants, perennials, herbs, and woody plants available for purchase at the market on the 16th.
In addition, Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions about lawn, garden, and landscape care, including pest and weed identification. Handouts on a variety of garden and landscape topics will be available, along with soil testing supplies. So come prepared to learnFor more information, contact Charlotte Glen at Pender County Cooperative Extension by calling 259-1235 or email charlotte_glen@ncsu.edu. The Master Gardener Plant Sale at Poplar Grove Plantation's Farmers Market takes place on Weds., Sept. 16th, from 8am to 1pm at 10200 US 17, Wilmington at the Pender County line. For directions to Poplar Grove, visit http://www.poplargrove.com/.