Spring Fundraising Plant Sale
Friday and Saturday, October 18-19
Members Only 9 AM to 10 AM
Open to the public 10 AM to 1 PM
It’s time to add some new color to your garden, let us help find the perfect plant for your yard! The Garden features charismatic colorful plants that make a great statement without affecting your water bill.
Join us at the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden’s semi-annual plant sale on Friday and Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM, with a Garden Members Only Friday 10 AM to 1PM and early hour Saturday 9 AM to 10 AM, and free admission into El Chorro Regional Park for everyone!
Volunteers will help in 3 hour shifts:
1. 8:15-30am to 11am will help with morning set-up
2. 10:30am to 1:30pm will help with help with clean-up.
Volunteer Tasks: Help customers find plants, carry plants to their car, direct them to staff with questions. You may also be asked to use iPads to ring up their order or use a calculator to add up their total for speedy checkout!
Learn something new- This is more than just a plant sale! It is an opportunity to learn more about your climate region and see a multitude of plant species that thrive in such a climate. San Luis Obispo is in one of the five mediterranean climate zones spread throughout the world and you will find plants from these zones showcased in our beautifully landscaped garden. Plants from these mediterranean zones are well suited to our climate and are drought resistant, so be sure to wander through our Garden to get inspiration for your own landscaping!
Get expert advice- Are you having specific plant problems? Do you need advice for your garden? Come talk with our experts and find out what plants would work best for your situation. And don’t forget to grab a free cup of coffee to sip on while you “talk garden”!
Find great deals- Pay reasonable prices and support a good cause at the same time! We rely on our members and guests to support us and our work in the community. All plants will be TAX-FREE to the public Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM. Garden members not only get all Friday and early Saturday of Garden Members Only shopping for the best selection, they also get an additional 15% off all plant purchases!
