Penn State Master Gardeners of Berks County will hold their annual fall plant sale on Sept. 11 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. indoors at the North Campus Activity Center (also known as the 4-H Center), 1206 County Welfare Road, Bern Township.
It’s located behind the Berks County Agricultural Center. Look for the signs.
Perennials, shrubs, native plants and houseplants will be available.
The Master Gardeners call the event Plant Sale with a Difference due to the many Master Gardener volunteers on hand to help with all your plant selections.
In addition to helping with plant choices, Master Gardeners will offer information on soil preparation, planting techniques, lawn care and composting.
They are adept at finding appropriate plants for difficult situations where the most commonly used plants may not fare well.
Customers may even request their own personal shopping assistant to guide their plant choices.
Planting in fall has advantages over planting in the spring. The cooler fall temperatures give your plants time to establish a root system before winter. You will also use less water than during the hot days of spring and summer.
Free literature will be available on dozens of garden topics, including spotted lanternfly. Cash, checks, or Visa/Mastercard/Discover will be accepted.
Proceeds benefit Master Gardener volunteer projects throughout Berks County.
For more information, call the Berks County extension office at 610-378-1327.