Things to look forward to in October: Halloween, Tucson Meet Yourself, cooler temperatures — and plant sales.
Here are five plant sales happening this fall.
Tohono Chul
At Tohono Chul's annual fall plant sale, you'll find thousands of landscape-ready plants, plus some plants that are harder to find. On the list: trees, shrubs, perennials, cacti and more.
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 14-15. Member-only day is Oct. 11!
Where: 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, in the parking lot
Visit the event page for more information.
Pima County Master Gardeners
Bring home your newest plant baby (or should we say babies?) at Pima County Master Gardeners' upcoming sale, which will feature fruit trees, vines, cacti and succulents.
When: 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14
Where: 4210 N. Campbell Ave.
Visit the event page for more information.
Tucson Village Farm
Tucson Village Farm is hosting its annual sale of fall vegetable starts, including kale, broccoli, chard, cabbage, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts.
When: 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14
Where: 2201 E. Roger Road
Visit the event page for more information.
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
The Desert Museum's plant sale will have around 300 types of plants. The museum will be highlighting five categories of plants — butterfly gardening, hummingbird gardening, tortoise forage, desert aromatics and heritage foods — to help make your garden even more beautiful.
When: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15. Member-only day is Oct. 14!
Where: 2021 N. Kinney Road, in the parking lot
Visit the event page for more information.
Tucson Organic Gardeners Fall Fair
Head to this plant fair to find locally-grown plants and seeds from vegetables and herbs to flowers and native plants. There will be garden supplies and fertilizers for sale, too, plus you can get advice on gardening and composting while you're there.
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21
Where: 3809 E. Second St.
Visit the event page for more information.