The Spring Plant Sale at the Botanic Garden at Georgia Southern University will return on Saturday, March 28, with a new one-day format featuring extended hours and a wide variety of native perennials and shrubs, heirlooms, seasonal color, edible and fruiting plants, hard-to-find plants, and much more. Exclusive early shopping is available for Garden members.
The Botanic Garden at Georgia Southern University invites the community to its annual Spring Plant Sale, one of its main fundraisers, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. The sale is reimagined this year with a streamlined, one-day format designed to enhance the shopping experience and highlight an exceptional plant selection.
The public sale will take place on Saturday, March 28, from 9am to 4pm, with two extra extended hours to accommodate the popular event. Please note, there will be no Sunday sale this year, making Saturday’s extended hours especially important for attendees.
“Because we do not restock plants, Sundays were always down to the minimum plants left, and it just made sense to give our team a break from the busy nature of over a month in preparation for this event before cleanup begins that Monday,” said Todd Beasley, Director of the Botanic Garden. The Garden will be closed on Sunday, March 29th.
Early Access
In a new special benefit for Garden supporters, active members receive exclusive early access on Friday, March 27 from 9am to 2pm, when the Garden will be open to active members only. Memberships may still be purchased in advance to take advantage of this preview day.
At 2pm on Friday, the Garden will close to allow preparations for the Magnolia Circle Party, which is another members’ benefit and will also allow attendees to shop from 5:30-8pm. No more RSVPs are being accepted, as the party is at full capacity.
What You’ll Find
This year’s sale features a diverse and carefully curated selection of plants suited for Southern landscapes. Shoppers can expect to find:
Native and pollinator-friendly perennials and shrubs
Heirloom plants, houseplants, and seasonal annual color
Culinary herbs and ornamental landscaping shrubs
A standout collection of more than 15 varieties of native azaleas
Rare and hard-to-find plants, including Brunfelsia—commonly known as the “Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow” plant, seldom available in the trade
The Backyard Orchard
A special highlight of the 2026 sale is the “Backyard Orchard” theme, offering an expanded selection of edible and fruiting plants adapted to the region’s evolving climate. This includes cold-hardy citrus, olives, native and Asian persimmons, plums, pomegranates, a dozen blueberry cultivars, and a curated assortment of low-chill peach trees, ideal for gardeners planning for future growing conditions.
“I am especially excited about the peaches. I grew these selections around 2010 in Columbia, SC, and within three years they were producing 25-50lbs per tree!” Dr. Beasley shared. “What a great opportunity to also serve as citizen scientists to demonstrate the growing capabilities of these selections from the University of Florida’s peach hybridization program.”
Plant Preview & Parking
To help guests plan their visit, an online preview of available plants is available online here. In addition, the Garden will host two Plant Sale Preview Walks at noon on March 24 and March 25. These guided previews are free for members or available to the public with a $5 admission fee.
Due to the popularity of the plant sale, overflow parking will be available at Pittman Park United Methodist Church and East Georgia Pediatrics, with limited shuttle service provided if needed. Guests are encouraged to bring wagons for transporting plants and are kindly asked to leave pets at home for the safety and comfort of all visitors.
Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just getting started, the Spring Plant Sale offers a unique opportunity to discover high-quality, regionally appropriate plants while supporting the mission of the Botanic Garden.
The Botanic Garden at Georgia Southern is located at 1503 Bland Ave. in Statesboro. For more information, membership details, and the plant preview, visit the Garden’s website.
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