Chapel Hill, NC ‐ The North Carolina Botanical Garden (NCBG) will host its annual Fall Plant Sale September 23 & 24, offering a wide selection of native perennial wildflowers, vines, shrubs and trees. In addition to live plants, NCBG will sell seeds and an intriguing array of gardening and natural history books and magazines.
The event begins with Members’ Night on Friday, September 23, 5–7:30 p.m., when members get first pick while enjoying refreshments and live music. Become a member of the Garden ahead of time or at the gate; details at ncbg.unc.edu.
The sale opens to non‐members Saturday morning, September 24, 9 a.m. to noon. Garden members receive a 10 percent discount on plants both days.
The sale comes at the perfect time of year to add to your home landscape, as new plants will have time to establish their root systems before the growing season.
As part of the Garden’s Saving Our Birds exhibition, this year’s sale will highlight the perennials, shrubs, trees and grasses our native birds rely on for survival. The exhibit, running through December 16, aims to inspire awareness and understanding of native bird species through an educational exhibit and various events.
“Birds play an important role in North Carolina’s ecosystems, but their populations are in decline,” said Damon Waitt, NCBG Director. “By incorporating a few key native plants into your landscape, you can really make a difference for birds right in your own backyard.”
The sale takes place near the James & Delight Allen Education Center at the North Carolina Botanical Garden, located off of the US 15‐501/54 Bypass at Old Mason Farm Road.
The annual Fall Plant Sale is an important fundraiser for the North Carolina Botanical Garden. All profits from the sale are used to operate and improve the horticultural and conservation programs of the Garden.