Historic Triangle plant sales offer bargains and gardening tips. Here are 5 to check out

HISTORIC TRIANGLE – Gardening season is upon us, and several local plant sales are slated to take place over the next two weekends.

John Clayton Chapter 40th Annual Virginia Native Plant Sale

The John Clayton Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society will host its annual plant sale from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 3 at the Williamsburg Community Building at 401 N. Boundary Street.

The sale will feature native plants that are well-suited for the region, including perennials, trees and shrubs. A plant list at the event will contain information about each plant’s proper growing conditions as well as the beneficial insects, pollinators and wildlife they support.

Informational handouts will be available, and experts will be on hand to help guests select the right plant for the right place. 

The John Clayton chapter is a nonprofit organization. Proceeds from the annual sale support nature camps scholarships, school and public gardens, educational lectures and more.

For more information, visit vnps.org/johnclayton.

York-Poquoson Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale 

The public is invited to take advantage of bargains on locally grown plants and flowers, including the famous Yorktown Onions, at the York-Poquoson Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale.

The sale will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on May 3 at the York Learning Garden located at 301 Goodwin Neck Road. Annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees and native plants will be available.

Shoppers are encouraged to bring their own boxes, wagons or carts to carry their purchases.

The sale is cash or check only. All proceeds fund local Master Gardener projects.

For more information, visit yorkcounty.gov.

Herbs & More Sale

The Colonial Triangle Herb Unit will host its annual Herbs & More sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 10 at the James City County Recreation Center in rooms B and C.

The sale will showcase herbs as they bloom every season, including culinary herbs, fragrant herbs and herbs for crafting. There will also be a marketplace featuring garden-related items for sale.

Herbs & More serves as a fundraiser for the Colonial Triangle Herb Unit, and all profits are used to support the organization’s philanthropic projects.

James City County Williamsburg Master Gardener Annual Plant Sale

Annuals, perennials, herbs, veggies, trees and shrubbery will be available for sale from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 10 at the James City County Williamsburg Master Gardener Association’s (JCCWMGA) Annual Plant Sale.

Held rain or shine, the sale will be located at the Williamsburg Botanical Garden located in Freedom Park. Admission to the garden, the sale and parking are free.

Much of the available plan stock is raised by the Master Gardeners themselves, according to the organization. In addition to plants, gently used garden tools, equipment and specialty items – including artwork and garden sculptures – will be available at the sale.

Visitors will have the opportunity to connect with gardening enthusiasts and receive expert advice from JCCW Master Gardeners.

“Our sale is a longtime favorite among local plant lovers,” said David Kleppinger, president of the JCCWMGA’s Board of Directors. “We’re pleased to have it again in the Williamsburg Botanical Garden in Freedom Park.”

Proceeds from the plant sale support over 25 special projects, including school and community gardens and operating expenses for the JCCWMGA, a registered nonprofit 501(c)(3).

The James City County Williamsburg Extension Master Gardeners are trained and certified through a statewide program with the Virginia Cooperative Extension, which serves Williamsburg, James City County, Charles City, Upper York and New Kent counties.

Guests are encouraged to bring a wagon to make shopping easier. 

For additional information, visit jccwmg.org.

Virginia Living Museum Spring Native Plant Sale

The Virginia Living Museum’s spring native plant sale will return for two weekends this year: May 3 – 4 and May 10 – 11. The sale is open to everyone, and admission is free.

Those who attend will find a variety of native plants, including those that attract butterflies, hummingbirds and wildlife to your yard. Unique indoor plants and herbs will also be available.

In addition to the sale, shoppers will be able to chat with expert horticulturists.

All purchases support the museum’s conservation efforts.

A full list of inventory that will be available during the sale can be found here.

For more information about the sale, visit thevlm.org.