There is a location change for the Tri-Area Garden Club (TAGC) Annual Plant Sale. This year the sale will be held on Saturday, May 11 from 9 to 1 p.m. in the Horticulture Building at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 4907 Landes St.

“We encourage you to come early for the best selections,” wrote Susan Anderson in a statement to The Leader.

TAGC’s Annual Plant Sale has a 20-plus year history of offering some of the best deals around the peninsula, she stated, so many items sell out quickly.

Garden Club members have been working hard, making preparations to offer a large variety of locally grown annuals, perennials, ground covers, ferns and indoor plants.

Trees that grow well in the Pacific Northwest also will be available in addition to the traditional Douglas Firs and Western Red Cedars that are native to PNW landscapes.

New this year will be beautiful hanging baskets, whimsical “Garden Guardian” yard art, and a variety of different-sized planters for patios or gardens, which were made locally by retired dentist, David Chuljian.

“Since the sale is being held Mother’s Day weekend, consider purchasing a gift for Mom as well,” wrote Anderson.

As in the past, TAGC will continue to provide boxes to carry purchases and a plant-sitting area for those who want plants held while shopping and will staff the sale floor with volunteers to answer questions. Carts and wagons are permitted inside the building and the Club is now accepting credit cards in addition to cash and checks.

Proceeds from the sale are used to fund grants and scholarships supporting the local community. Recent awards were granted to Habitat for Humanity, Chimacum High School Horticulture Department, Dove House, YMCA, Salish Coast School, Swan School, Gathering Place, Sunfield School, Main Street Program, Recovery Café and Chimacum Wellness Program.

Those interested in becoming a member or wanting more information should go to: tri-areagardenclub.weebly.com

Masters team with growers

Pam Kelley of The Jefferson County Master Gardener Foundation announced its partnership with the Food Bank Growers for a spring plant sale.

The Food Bank Growers is the organization that grows and harvests produce for four Jefferson County food banks.

Master Gardeners have been busy for months selecting, seeding and propagating thousands of plants, including hostas, small trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, ground covers, tomatoes, fruits and succulents. The Food Bank Growers have done the same with a wide variety of vegetable starts. Plants will be ready for purchase on May 4.

From two-inch seedlings to young trees, a rainbow of colorful annuals and perennials are available. All plants are grown and cared for by Master Gardeners and Food Bank Growers and include many varieties not available at local nurseries.

Several vendors will be featured at the sale, including the Port Townsend Garden Center, Secret Gardens Nursery, Chimacum Woods (a rhododendron nursery), and Kul Kah Han Native Plant Garden.

The event will take place from 9 to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, at the Chimacum High School, Multipurpose Room, 91 West Valley Road, Chimacum.

For this year’s sale gardeners will be able to reconnect in person with fellow plant enthusiasts while shopping.

All plants have been propagated by experienced Master Gardeners and Food Bank Growers on a volunteer basis. The Foundation has also invited outside vendors to participate in the sale.