The back and forth weather we had to endure in March really did a number on me. But after a beautiful weekend, I’m energized and ready to spend more time outside. Planting flowers and plants is a great way to do that, so I’ve been tracking down as many spring plant sales as I could and have copied them into one place for easy reference. From flowers to succulents to veggie starters, there is something for whatever kind of garden you’re planning this summer.
Delight Flower Farm Spring Plant Sale
Delight Flower Farm is going all-out with their annual farm plant sale, which includes local artists and food vendors. The best part of the sale is that it happens on the farm, so you can explore where your favorite flowers come from while you shop all of the amazing vendors. You can see the full list of vendors on their event site and you can also preorder your flowers and pick them up at the sale to ensure you get what you want.
Spring Plant Sale
Delight Flower Farm
1472 County Rd 500 E
Champaign
Sa Apr 20th, noon to 3 p.m
$1 per person gate fee (kids 12 and under are free)
Parkland College Greenhouse Spring Plant Sale
This sale will have annual bedding plants, succulents, hanging baskets, houseplants, and vegetables. They only take cash or check at this sale and proceeds benefit the Horticulture program.
Spring Plant Sale hosted by Parkland Horticulture
Tony Noel AG Building
2400 W Bradley Ave
Champaign
April 29-May 3
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., daily
Prices vary
Common Ground Fundraiser
There will be a large selection of tomatoes, greens, herbs, flowers, and other plants available for purchase. All seedlings are grown by local farmers and the proceeds from the plant sale go to their food accessibility program Food For All.
Common Ground CO-OP Plant Sale Fundraiser
Common Ground Co-op
300 South Broadway Ave
Urbana
May 1-7, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
$3 per plant
Allerton Annual Plant Sale
The Allerton Park and Retreat Center will have their 11th Annual Plant Sale as part of the inaugural Bluebell Festival: A Folk School Fundraiser. This plant sale will feature annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, native plants, and arranged hanging baskets. You can shop in person or pre-order from their online sale and pick up at the event. There will be food, music, and Piatt County Master Gardeners will be onsite at various times throughout the weekend. There will also be a Kids’ Potting Corner to encourage kids to plant their own plant to take home.
The Farms: Plant Sale
Allerton Main Parking lot
515 Old Timber Road
Monticello
May 3-5
F 5 to 9 p.m.
Sa + Su 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Prices vary
Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumni Flower Sale
The KKG alumni association of Champaign-Urbana is hosting their 54th annual flower sale. There will be hanging baskets, patio garden flowers, impatiens, and geraniums for sale and the proceeds will benefit The Veggie Van, which delivers fresh vegetables and prepared meals to underserved neighborhoods in C-U.
54th Annual Flower Sale
Indian Acres
1 Arrow Road
Champaign
May 3rd + 4th
F 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sa 9 a.m. to noon
A new plant festival
This Native Plant Festival and Sale aims to provide the resources for people to establish their own pollinator gardens. Environment-based organizations will be present to discuss how attendees can shape their impact on the environment. There will be multiple workshops about plant photography, biodiversity, and more. There will also be native plants available to purchase, as well as honey and native plant-themed pottery from Piper Pottery.
Native Plant Festival and Sale
Parkland Community College
2400 W Bradley Ave
Champaign
Sa May 4th, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Prices vary
Grand Prairie Friends Native Plant Sale
This online sale for Grand Prairie Friends will feature an incredible assortment of native prairie plants and flowers. You can go through their plant catalog ahead of time to see what each species looks like, how much they will cost, and what environment they will need to thrive. These plants go fast, so get those carts ready.
2024 Plant Sale
Online
Su May 5th, 8 a.m.
Prices vary
Farm Plant and Flower Sale
Sola Gratia Farm will be selling farm started vegetables, herbs, fruit, and perennial starts. Country Arbors will also be there selling annual and perennial flowers, succulents, and bedding plants.
Annual Spring Plant Sale
Sola Gratia Farm
2200 S. Philo Rd.
Urbana
May 10-19, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Prices vary
Herb Sale
The Champaign-Urbana Herb Society’s fundraising event features a variety of herbs and perennials. It is a great chance to get to know members of the group and learn more about herbs. Get a sneak peek of what types of herbs will be available on their website. The proceeds go towards book donations, grants, and the society’s educational public herb garden at Meadowbrook Park.
Champaign-Urbana Herb Society Annual Herb Sale
Lincoln Square Mall
300 S Broadway Ave
Urbana
May 11th, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or until sold out)
$3 per pot
Native Plant Sale
The Wild Midwest (formerly The Well Fed Caterpillar) will be selling native plants that have been locally and responsibly grown from seed. Their dream is to inspire sustainable landscaping and to live more gently on the earth.
Native Plant Sale with The Wild Midwest
Common Ground Co-op front porch
300 South Broadway Ave Suite #166
Urbana
Th May 18th, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (or until sold out)
Prices vary
