Highlights include over 10,000 plants, expert-led workshops, Kids Zone, concessions and more!
April 6, 2018 – The annual Fayette Cares Plant Sale has long been known throughout the region as one of the best places to pick up beautiful plants at great prices. You can feel good about your purchase knowing all proceeds help provide shelter for the homeless, safety from domestic violence, and stability for families in financial crisis.
The plant sale will be held at First Citizens National Bank in Oakland, just in front of Kroger on Saturday, April 14, from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. Over 10,000 plants, including over 500 varieties of flowering annuals, perennials, ferns, vegetables, herbs, and ornamentals will be available plus table-top gardens and garden accessories.
For the second year, those eager to purchase plants or wanting to secure early access to some of the most popular plants can purchase plants online. These items can be conveniently picked-up at the sale or on Monday, April 16th in Oakland. A selection is available now for purchase at FayetteCares.org/Plants. This is a great way to insure you get the items and quantity you want.
The Kids Zone keeps children entertained while adults shop and attend gardening workshops. Complete with an inflatable bounce house, coloring contest, potting station with take-home flower gift and other fun activities, kids are sure to have a great time at this event. To learn more about the workshops and Kids Zone, please visit: FayetteCares.org/Plants
Products will be available from trusted vendors including Willow Oaks Flower Farm, Lucerne Farms, Country Gardens Nursery, and Gardens Oy Vey. Fayette County Master Gardeners and plant experts will be on-hand to offer advice and guidance. Kindred Spirit Style will also be on-site with great gifts and garden accessories. Paws Ice Cream Truck will have free ice cream plus Backermann’s Country Market will have delicious treats for sale.
The plant sale will feature a Homegrown section and Garden Bazaar complete with many treasured heirloom plants and garden accessories with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Fayette Cares. We request anyone who is thinning plants or cleaning out their garden or garage donate plants, garden tools, and lawn decorations to help those in need. Please call (901) 465-4127 to schedule a donation pick up.
Those who shop, donate, or volunteer at the charity plant sale will help charity bloom by helping those in need throughout our community. Learn more at FayetteCares.org/Plants or call (901) 465-3802 x 223. Fayette Cares is a United Way agency.
About
The mission of Fayette Cares is to empower those in need with solutions to end homelessness, break the cycle of domestic violence, and create stability and self-sufficiency from crisis. Fayette Cares has served the Mid-South as a community-supported non-profit organization since 1986 and is a United Way agency.
