Annual Community Plant Sale Returns Next Saturday

After a hiatus of two years, the popular Watauga County Annual Community Plant Sale returns at 7 a.m. on Saturday, June 11th, for a one-day sale of approximately 10,000 potted up specimens. The sale will take place at 375 Old 421 S. in Boone, its regular location for the last dozen sales.

The sale is sponsored by the Watauga County Democratic Party and all proceeds go to the local party.

Head organizer Pam Williamson said, "As in the past, we're offering the lowest-priced plant material that you can find anywhere. Inflation has not impacted our sale."

Most perennials will sell for $1 to $3 per pot, with some items going higher depending on rarity and availability. The sale will feature both perennials and annuals, including many native wild flowers; shrubs and trees; vegetables, including many heirloom tomatoes and Black Magic kale; container plantings of flowers, dish and fairy gardens, and signature "broken pot gardens."

Also offered for sale will be vintage garden furniture and garden accessories.

The sale is scheduled to conclude by 2 p.m. Avid gardeners are urged to come early, as the most desirable species tend to sell out immediately.