Rain Garden Plant Sale
The Rain Garden Plant Sale is NOW CLOSED!
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For more garden/native plant sales: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/endangeredresources/nativeplants
Usually in February of each year we open our pre-order online sale with an in-person pick up in June. We offer dozens of hardy native wildflowers and grasses to take the guesswork out of what to buy for a beautiful rain garden. Rain gardens can help reduce the risk of sewer overflows and water pollution by naturally absorbing stormwater runoff from hard surfaces into the ground.
Plant info:
- Plants are sold in bundles of 4; each plant's container is 2.5" x 2.5" x 3.5 " (length x width x height/depth); one bundle of 4 plants costs $12.00, $3.00 per plant unless otherwise noted. A garden kit costs $45 and contains 16 plants; 4 bundles of 4 or more distinct species of plants with similar light and moisture needs.
- Plants are ordered online in Spring and picked up in person in June.
- To keep prices low, we have a minimum order of 16 plants or one garden kit.
Example of a bundle of 4 plants (plants vary in height depending on species):
Example of a pocket garden kit with 16 plants. Each species is labeled in the front with the same species in the same row behind it.
Growth and Blooms:
If you haven't purchased native plants before there are key differences you should understand. Unlike more traditional, cultivated plants, native plants spend their first growing season sending down roots and preparing for the ever-changing Wisconsin weather. You will not see extensive growth above ground or much blooming. In their second growing season, native plants really take off with both leaf growth and an increase in blooms.
Native plants just after planting:
Native plants after one year:
Who can order:
Any private property owner, local non-profit group, or municipality can purchase plants. Plants cannot be purchased for resale. If you are unsure of your status or have other questions, please contact us using the contact us form.
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Want to learn more?:
Attend an upcoming webinar, workshop or contact us to submit a question regarding your plant questions.
Recorded Webinars/Workshops:
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Virtual Webinar "How to Plan Your Rain Garden" with Melinda Myers, on February 29th, at 6:30 pm. Watch the Recording.
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Virtual Webinar "How to Select Your Rain Garden Plants" with Melinda Myers, on March 14th, at 6:30 pm. Watch the Recording.
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Virtual Webinar "Managing Water on Your Property" with Melinda Myers, on April 11th, at 6:30 pm. Watch the Recording.
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Virtual Webinar "How to Plant Your Rain Garden" with Melinda Myers, on May 9th, at 6:30 pm. Watch the Recording.
Upcoming Workshop
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Virtual Webinar "Fall Landscape Care and Planting" with Melinda Myers, on Sept 12th, at 6:30 pm. Registration required.
Benefits of Rain Gardens
Gardening expert, Melinda Myers, explains the benefits of rain gardens.
Selecting Plants for Rain Gardens
Melinda Myers offers a few favorite rain garden plants.
