Lindsey Chance, Pulaski County Master Gardener, organizes plants at the 2024 Pulaski County Master Gardener plant sale at 7th and Palm streets in Little Rock. (UADA photo.)
LITTLE ROCK — Throughout the state, Arkansas Master Gardeners are preparing a variety of annuals, perennials, berry bushes, succulents and vegetables to sell at more than 20 plant sales for home gardeners between March and June.
Proceeds from the sales will benefit local Master Gardener beautification efforts, such as community gardens and greenhouses, as well as scholarships.
Randy Forst, extension consumer horticulture educator for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and Master Gardener program coordinator, said a wide selection of plants will be available at all plant sales, including vegetables and flowers.
“These sales are the primary source of revenue for our Master Gardener groups, and they pour a lot of time and energy into making these a great experience for home gardeners in their communities,” Forst said.
Master Gardeners will be available to pass on tips for plant selection and care. Some sales will also offer educational sessions, door prizes and baked goods.
Upcoming plant sales include:
March 21: Miller County, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Four States Fairgrounds, 3700 E. 50th St., TexarkanaApril 10-11: Pulaski County, 8 a.m.-noon, Pathfinder, Inc. Administration Building, 2520 W. Main St., JacksonvilleApril 11: Nevada County, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., The Barn at Willow Oak Acres, 2073 US Hwy 371 West, Prescott; $20 pre-register, $25 at the door – register onlineApril 17-18: Pulaski County, 8 a.m.-11 a.m., Pulaski County Master Gardener Greenhouse, corner of 7th and Palm St., Little RockApril 17-18: Jefferson County, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Pine Bluff Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, Pine BluffApril 18: Monroe and Phillips counties, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Central Delta Depot Museum, 100 W. Cypress St., BrinkleyApril 18: Saline County, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Alexander Community Center, 14577 AR-111, AlexanderApril 24: Marion County, 7:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Yellville City Park, 100 Potter, YellvilleApril 25: Baxter County, 9:00 a.m.-sold out, Baxter County Fairgrounds, 1507 Fairgrounds Dr., Mountain HomeApril 25: Craighead County, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Judd Hill Farmers Market, 3360 Aggie Rd., JonesboroApril 25: Garland County, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Garland County Fairgrounds, Buildings 3, 5, 6, 4831 Malvern Ave., Hot SpringsApril 25: Independence County, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville, 221 E. Main St., BatesvilleApril 25: Montgomery County, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 248 Fairgrounds Rd., Mount IdaApril 25: Stone County, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Community Garden Greenhouse located on School Ave. across from Dorcas, Mountain ViewApril 25: Crawford and Sebastian counties, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., The Learning Fields at Chaffee Crossing, 7300 Gardener Ave., Fort SmithMay 1-2: Benton County, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Helping Hands Thrift Store Community Gardens, 2062 SW. D St., BentonvilleMay 1-2: Madison County, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Watson Primary School Garden, 314 N. Gaskill, HuntsvilleMay 2: Polk County, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Polk County Fairgrounds, 156 Polk County Rd. 43, MenaMay 2: Pope County, 8 a.m.-noon, Pope County Fairgrounds, 500 S. Knoxville Ave., RussellvilleMay 8-9: Crittenden County, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, 12401 Hwy 70, ProctorMay 9: Madison County, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Kingston Fair on the Square, KingstonMay 16: Columbia County, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Columbia County Extension Office, 206 W. Calhoun St., MagnoliaJune 13: Boone County, 9 a.m.-noon, Harrison Square, Harrison
Visit the Arkansas Master Gardeners page to learn more or contact your local county extension agent.
To learn about extension programs in Arkansas, contact your local Cooperative Extension Service agent or visit uaex.uada.edu. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. To learn more about the Division of Agriculture, visit uada.edu. To learn more about ag and food research in Arkansas, visit the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station at aaes.uada.edu.
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The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s mission is to strengthen agriculture, communities, and families by connecting trusted research to the adoption of best practices. Through the Agricultural Experiment Station and the Cooperative Extension Service, the Division of Agriculture conducts research and extension work within the nation’s historic land grant education system.
The Division of Agriculture is one of 20 entities within the University of Arkansas System. It has offices in all 75 counties in Arkansas and faculty on three campuses.
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