Lauritzen Gardens Plant Sale May 1, 2009

It’s that time of year… Plant sales! If you’re in the metro area over the weekend, you might be interested in stopping by Omaha’s Lauritzen Gardens to check out their plant sale. Nine other organizations and garden clubs will also be offering plants for sale. Info below:

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Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days 

 This celebration of spring is the only time each year Lauritzen Gardens offers an opportunity for visitors to purchase plants. The annual plant sale features hundreds of plants found within the garden. There are more than 5,000 plants on sale from Lauritzen Gardens as well as a wide variety on sale from area garden clubs and plant societies.

More info at their site…

Farmers’ Market Info Added May 1, 2009

Well, it’s the first week of May, and that means that local Farmers’ Markets are set to kick off the season this weekend!

To help you find a source of local food near you, we’ve got a list of Farmers’ Markets in the Omaha and Lincoln area added to the main site.

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As I mentioned before, I’m going to be attempting to bring some produce from my little quarter-acre garden to market this year, but I won’t be participating in the opening weekend. I don’t think anyone wants to buy 6″ high celery stalks and small, rabbit-mangled broccoli. When things are in full swing at Armbrust Farms later this summer, though, I’ll be posting updates of my progress and experiences at the Omaha Farmers’ Market, right here on the blog.