Attention Gardeners: Stock Up at the May Edible Plant Sale and Support Education Programs
Choose from the largest selection of organically grown edible plants in the region while stocking up on plants and supplies to grow your own food. This unique sale supports Seattle Tilth’s many educational programs.
If you are like a lot of Seattleites, you have probably noticed that the sun is coming out a little more these days, as well as your yard could use a little TLC. Why not finally start that salad garden you keep talking about? Or if you are a seasoned green thumb, you might want to try out a few organic varieties that you haven’t tried before.
The Sale will feature over 50,000 organically or sustainably grown plants that are specially chosen by Seattle Tilth’s experts because they are well-adapted to thrive in our Pacific Northwest climate. Educators will be on hand to answer questions throughout the sale, and shoppers can learn organic gardening techniques in a series of gardening presentations.
May Edible Plant Sale Shopper Shoppers will find:
- More than 350 plant varieties for your summer garden, including rare and heirloom varieties
- Summer crops that love full sun such as tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, squash and melons that can be planted at the end of May or in early June
- Plants for beginning gardeners such as lettuces, Asian greens, kale, chives, arugula, strawberries, culinary herbs and edible flowers
- Exotic flavors and colorful vegetables such as sweet chocolate peppers, bulbing fennel, Thai basil, lemon cucumbers, Purple Erdine eggplants, tarragon and striped tomatoes
If you’re new to this sale, check out Hot Tips to know before you go to maximize the experience.
All of the proceeds support Seattle Tilth’s extensive food, farm and garden education programs throughout Seattle and King County, building a sustainable and equitable local food system while safeguarding natural resources. The sale also supports local organic growers.
Seattle Tilth’s May Edible Plant Sale
Saturday and Sunday, May 3 and 4
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Meridian Park
4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., Seattle
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