Native Plant Sale next month, but order yours now!

Jody Burns & the Master Gardeners say its time to get planning:

Evergreen Huckleberry

Annual Native Plant Sale – Order Now for Best Selection!

The Master Gardener/Conservation District annual Native Plant Sale is scheduled for February 26, 2011, but don’t procrastinate! You should order now! Certain popular species sell out quickly!

Late winter is a great time to plant native species (or any new plant) because the plants have time to get settled in before the dry months of July and August. You can prevent soil erosion, improve water quality and contribute to wildlife habitat by planting native species.  Conifers such as Alaska Yellow Cedar and Incense Cedar and trees and shrubs such as Blue Elderberry, Cascara, Evergreen Huckleberry, Indian Plum, Nootka Rose, Red Osier Dogwood will be available, in addition to many others.

To see the entire list and print out an order form go to www.sanjuan.wsu.edu.  Or request a form from WSU Extension at 378-4414.

The plants are one to two years old, either bare-root or plugs, are conservation stock and are typically sold in bundles of five plants.  They range from 8” to 36” in height and prices range from $3.25 to $11.00 per plug or bundle.

There is a minimum purchase of $25.00 for all pre-orders. All pre-orders must have a $25.00 deposit. The balance is due at the time of pick-up on Saturday, February 26 at the San Juan County Fair Grounds.

Deadline for submitting orders is February 1. Some plants will be available for sale on Saturday, February 26 at the Fair Grounds, but variety and quantities will be limited so order now for best selection!

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