Summer Plant Sale
SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2011
10 A.M. until 3 P.M.
Balboa Park
Casa Del Prado
Room 101
Great Plants - Terrific Prices!!

Park free of charge
Take the free tram to the sale. Purchased plants can be held in a holding area while shoppers enjoy the park or retrieve their cars. A loading zone makes plant pick-up simple and easy.
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As with past sales, shoppers can expect a wide variety of plants at below retail prices. Many were propagated by Master Gardeners, while others were donated by specialty growers and collectors. New this year is the sale of birdhouses in a variety of styles and sleeve-protecting gauntlets, all handcrafted by Master Gardeners.
Plants for sale will include a wide variety of annuals, perennials, succulents, ornamental trees, heirloom and unusual vegetables, staghorn ferns, a wide variety of bromeliads and an abundance of other plants for home landscapes.
Master Gardeners will be available to help with plant selections and provide growing information.
Horticultural and pest control advice also will be provided by Master Gardeners on a variety of gardening subjects. Exhibits will include information on the following topics:
- Identifying friends and foes in your garden
- Safe pest control
- Landscaping tips to help defend your home from wildfires
- Composting how-to
- Tomato, avocado and citrus tree care
- Identification of invasive plants
- Sustainable gardening
- How to make your garden more drought tolerant
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