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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 plant sales will benefit local Master Gardener beautification efforts, such as community gardens and greenhouses, as well as scholarships.
In Jefferson County, Master Gardeners are planning a Home & Garden Show April 17-18.
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.
SCHEDULED EVENTS
Locally, the Jefferson County Master Gardeners will host its 2026 Home & Garden Show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 17 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 18 at the Pine Bluff Convention Center.
Elsewhere:
March 21: Miller County, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Four States Fairgrounds, Texarkana.
April 10-11: Pulaski County, 8 a.m.-noon, Pathfinder Inc. Administration Building, Jacksonville.
April 11: Nevada County, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., The Barn at Willow Oak Acres, Prescott; $20 pre-register, $25 at the door – register online.
April 17-18: Pulaski County, 8 a.m.-11 a.m., Pulaski County Master Gardener Greenhouse, Little Rock.
April 18: Monroe and Phillips counties, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Central Delta Depot Museum, Brinkley.
April 18: Saline County, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Alexander Community Center, Alexander.
April 24: Marion County, 7:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Yellville City Park, Yellville.
April 25: Baxter County, 9:00 a.m.-sold out, Baxter County Fairgrounds, Mountain Home.
April 25: Craighead County, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Judd Hill Farmers Market, Jonesboro.
April 25: Garland County, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Garland County Fairgrounds, Hot Springs.
April 25: Independence County, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville, Batesville.
April 25: Montgomery County, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Mount Ida.
April 25: Stone County, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Community Garden Greenhouse Mountain View.
April 25: Crawford and Sebastian counties, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., The Learning Fields at Chaffee Crossing, Fort Smith.
May 1-2: Benton County, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Helping Hands Thrift Store Community Gardens, Bentonville.
May 1-2: Madison County, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Watson Primary School Garden, Huntsville.
May 2: Polk County, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Polk County Fairgrounds, Mena.
May 2: Pope County, 8 a.m.-noon, Pope County Fairgrounds, Russellville.
May 8-9: Crittenden County, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Proctor.
May 9: Madison County, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Kingston Fair on the Square, Kingston.
May 16: Columbia County, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Columbia County Extension Office, Magnolia.
June 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. Details: uaex.uada.edu.
Rebekah Hall is with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.
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