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The UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County is hosting its Incredible Edible Plant Sale at the Pleasanton Senior Center’s Centennial Park in two weeks, and preorder sales began on the weekend.
More than 5,000 vegetable seedlings and culinary herbs are available to be reserved online ahead of the curbside pickup days on April 9-10, with all funds supporting the program’s community education work, according to organizers.
“On sale will be a selection of tomato plants including heirloom, cherry, slicers, container and paste varieties,” organizers said. “In addition, varieties of peppers, from sweet and juicy to hot and spicy, plus squash, zucchini, pumpkins and many other vegetables and herbs will be available.”
“The selection will include many rare and heirloom varieties that are hard to find and not widely available,” they added. “Place your order early as we expect to sell out fast as we did last year.”
The edible plants, which must be ordered in advance, with sales starting this Sunday (March 27), will cost $4 for each 4-inch pot. Customers can pay by cash or check at the curbside pickup time of their choosing between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. April 9-10 in the park adjacent to the Senior Center at 5353 Sunol Blvd.
The money raised will support the local organization toward its mission “to provide the public with UC research-based information about home horticulture, sustainable landscape, and pest management practices,” organizers said.
The master gardeners noted that they are also working on plans toward establishing a demonstration garden in Pleasanton to offer “a unique experience offering hands-on learning through garden talks, workshops and demonstrations and creating a fun learning atmosphere for the entire family.”
The plants can be ordered at www.incredibleedibleplantsale.com. To learn more about the organization, visit acmg.ucanr.edu/.
Be sure to order your plants soon! Many of the vegetable varieties are not widely available at nursery’s. Support sustainable gardening outreach by volunteer UC Master Gardeners!
http://www.incredibleedibleplantsale.com
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