From the Ground Up Benton County Master Gardeners Are Back With Their Annual Plant Sale

Spring is here, and the Benton County Master Gardener Annual Plant Sale is one of the better ways to spend a May morning. The kind of event where you show up for tomato starts and leave with three things you’ve never grown before. Come ready to dig through the tables.

THE DEETS

What’s on the Tables

The selection this year covers culinary herbs, vegetables, perennials, annuals, and a bigger houseplant section than last year. Organizers are still locking down inventory, but there’s a chance you’ll spot figs, plumerias, and milkweeds in the mix. Their Facebook page will post updates as the date gets closer, so that’s your best source for what’s actually available before you head out.

New this year, they’re testing an online inventory preview so you can scope things out before showing up. It’s a first attempt, so give them some grace as they figure out the format

Rummage Through the Garden Goods

Running alongside the plant sale is the All Things Garden rummage sale, stocked with pots, tools, books, and miscellaneous garden items. It’s the kind of setup where you go looking for one thing and leave with five

Where the Money Goes

Proceeds from the sale fund Benton County Master Gardener projects including the Helping Hands Gardens, Benton County Fair, student scholarships, Hawkins House, and supplies for next year’s sale. It’s a solid reason to leave with more than you planned.

Head to their website to browse what’s coming and mark your calendar before May rolls around.