Botanical Gardens to hold annual Fall Plant Sale

The UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens will hold its annual Fall Plant Sale on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 18-19, at the McMillan Greenhouse.

“With the abundant rain this spring and summer, everyone should be excited about their gardens,” said Paula Gross, assistant director of the Botanical Gardens. “Get your wish list together and come out to the Fall Plant Sale.”

Cool weather annuals along with hardy shrubs, perennials, ferns and wildflowers get off to their best start when planted in October, said Gross. “All these and more, including an outstanding collection of native plants, can be purchased at the sale.”

Proceeds from the event support Botanical Gardens operations. Staff and volunteer experts will be on hand to answer questions. Larry Mellichamp, Botanical Gardens director, will present “The What, Why and How of Fall Planting” at 11 a.m. Oct. 18-19.

The sale will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a special preview sale for Botanical Gardens members from 3 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17; faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend the preview sale. Cash and checks accepted.