Plantapalooza! Spring Plant Sales in Athens

On Saturday, April 6, 2013, journey to Athens to attend Plantapalooza! at the State Botanical Garden, the UGA Horticulture Club and The Trial Gardens at UGA. An array of plants that thrive in the Southeast will be available at each location from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., along with horticulturists, volunteers and Master Gardeners to help with plant selections. Admission is free.

The Trial Gardens at UGA, on the UGA campus, grows and tests the newest annuals and perennials from plant breeders throughout the world and will offer unique plants that are difficult to find anywhere else in the state. 

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia, 2450 S. Milledge Ave., will have Gold Medal plants noted among its selection of trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, herbs, vegetables and more. This sale will also offer many native plants.

The UGA Horticulture Club will sell plants near the intersection of Riverbend Road and College Station Road. Profits will fund projects for horticulture students.