Technically, spring doesn't start until March 19. But with sunshine in the forecast and temperatures in the 70s, spring might as well be here already.
Plant parents can expand their plant families with these eight upcoming plant sales and swaps.Β
Spring Plant Sale with Native Seeds/SEARCH
Pick up herbs, veggies, wildflowers and landscape plants for your garden, thanks to local nonprofit Native Seeds/SEARCH.
When:Β 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 2
Where:Β Native Seeds/SEARCHΒ Conservation Center,Β 3584 E. River Road
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Spring Vegetable Start Sale with Tucson Village Farm
Tucson Village Farm is hosting its annual sale of spring vegetable starts, including heirloom tomatoes.
When:Β 8-11 a.m. Saturday, March 2
Where:Β Tucson Village Farm,Β 2201 E. Roger Road
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Tucson Orchid Society's Orchid Show and Sale
Tucson Orchid Society is hosting its annual show where you'll get to see orchid displays and have the chance to purchase orchids of your own.
When:Β 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 2; 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 3
Where:Β Mesquite Valley Growers,Β 8005 E. Speedway
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for moreΒ information.
Desert Survivors Plant Sale
During Desert Survivors' three plant sales throughout the year, all of their inventory is discounted. Members get 20% off, while the general public gets 10% off.
When:Β 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, March 5-9. Members can shop early on Saturday, March 2.
Where:Β Desert Survivors Native Plant Nursery,Β 1020 W. Starr Pass Blvd.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Plant Swap
Head to the Fourth Avenue Coalition Space for a plant swap, plus enter a raffle to benefit the Pima Animal Care Center.Β
When:Β 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 9
Where:Β Coalition Space,Β 311 E. Seventh St.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Spring Fair with Tucson Organic Gardeners
Shop plants and gardening supplies at this spring plant fair with Tucson Organic Gardeners, where you can also get advice from plant experts about gardening in Tucson. You'll find plants and seeds, compost, fertilizers and more. TheΒ Arizona State School for the Deaf and the Blind will also be holding a rummage sale.Β
When:Β 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 16
Where:Β Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind,Β 1200 W. Speedway
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Tohono Chul is home to a greenhouse with plants for sale, but also great desert views.
Spring Plant Sale at Tohono Chul
Tohono Chul will have more than 1,000 species of cacti, succulents, shrubs, trees and flowers at their upcoming plant sale.
When:Β 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, March 16-17. Members get early access from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 13.
Where:Β Tohono Chul's main parking lot,Β 7366 Paseo del Norte
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Pima County Master Gardeners plant sale
Mark your calendars! Previous Pima County Master Gardeners plant sales have included potted plants, fruit and veggie starts, native grasses, desert plants, cacti and succulents.Β
When:Β 8-11 a.m. Saturday, April 20
Where:Β Pima County Cooperative Extension Gardens,Β 4210 N. Campbell Ave.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
