MASTER GARDENERS AT WORK: Lindsey Chance, Pulaski County Master Gardener, organizes plants at the 2024 Pulaski County Master Gardener plant sale at 7th and Palm streets in Little Rock. | UADA photo
By REBEKAH HALL | University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
Throughout the state, Arkansas Master Gardeners are preparing a variety of annuals, perennials, berry bushes, succulents and vegetables to sell at more than 20 plant sales for home gardeners between March and June.
Proceeds from the sales will benefit local Master Gardener beautification efforts, such as community gardens and greenhouses, as well as scholarships.
Randy Forst, extension consumer horticulture educator for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and Master Gardener program coordinator, said a wide selection of plants will be available at all plant sales, including vegetables and flowers.
“These sales are the primary source of revenue for our Master Gardener groups, and they pour a lot of time and energy into making these a great experience for home gardeners in their communities,” Forst said.
Master Gardeners will be available to pass on tips for plant selection and care. Some sales will also offer educational sessions, door prizes and baked goods.
Upcoming plant sales include:
- March 21: Miller County, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Four States Fairgrounds, 3700 E. 50th St., Texarkana
- April 10-11: Pulaski County, 8 a.m.-noon, Pathfinder, Inc. Administration Building, 2520 W. Main St., Jacksonville
- April 11: Nevada County, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., The Barn at Willow Oak Acres, 2073 US Hwy 371 West, Prescott; $20 pre-register, $25 at the door – register online
- April 17-18: Pulaski County, 8 a.m.-11 a.m., Pulaski County Master Gardener Greenhouse, corner of 7th and Palm St., Little Rock
- April 17-18: Jefferson County, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Pine Bluff Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, Pine Bluff
- April 18: Monroe and Phillips counties, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Central Delta Depot Museum, 100 W. Cypress St., Brinkley
- April 18: Saline County, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Alexander Community Center, 14577 AR-111, Alexander
- April 24: Marion County, 7:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Yellville City Park, 100 Potter, Yellville
- April 25: Baxter County, 9:00 a.m.-sold out, Baxter County Fairgrounds, 1507 Fairgrounds Dr., Mountain Home
- April 25: Craighead County, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Judd Hill Farmers Market, 3360 Aggie Rd., Jonesboro
- April 25: Garland County, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Garland County Fairgrounds, Buildings 3, 5, 6, 4831 Malvern Ave., Hot Springs
- April 25: Independence County, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville, 221 E. Main St., Batesville
- April 25: Montgomery County, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 248 Fairgrounds Rd., Mount Ida
- April 25: Stone County, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Community Garden Greenhouse located on School Ave. across from Dorcas, Mountain View
- April 25: Crawford and Sebastian counties, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., The Learning Fields at Chaffee Crossing, 7300 Gardener Ave., Fort Smith
- May 1-2: Benton County, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Helping Hands Thrift Store Community Gardens, 2062 SW. D St., Bentonville
- May 1-2: Madison County, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Watson Primary School Garden, 314 N. Gaskill, Huntsville
- May 2: Polk County, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Polk County Fairgrounds, 156 Polk County Rd. 43, Mena
- May 2: Pope County, 8 a.m.-noon, Pope County Fairgrounds, 500 S. Knoxville Ave., Russellville
- May 8-9: Crittenden County, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, 12401 Hwy 70, Proctor
- May 9: Madison County, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Kingston Fair on the Square, Kingston
- May 16: Columbia County, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Columbia County Extension Office, 206 W. Calhoun St., Magnolia
- June 13: Boone County, 9 a.m.-noon, Harrison Square, Harrison
Visit the Arkansas Master Gardeners page to learn more or contact your local county extension agent.
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