UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Student Farm Club will host its 12th annual Plant Sale from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 1 at the Tyson greenhouses on Curtin Road. The event is open to Penn State community members and the public.
The sale will feature more than 100 varieties of vegetables, herbs, cut flowers, native Pennsylvania plants and succulents, with more than 10,000 seedlings available. Visitors may stop by at any time during the event to browse selections.
New this year, dahlia tubers will be available for purchase. The club has also expanded its selection of cut flower varieties and will offer plants suited for container gardening on balconies or patios. The Horticulture Club will be on site selling fresh flower bouquets.
“Plant Sale is a project team within the Student Farm Club, with a core group of students working together to plan the event each semester,” said Alex Schultes, this year’s sales lead. “This year, we have a wide variety of garden crops, flowers and herbs, including saved seeds from Marc Kepler and native plants. We look forward to sharing these plants with the community.”
Attendees are encouraged to bring a box or bag to carry purchases, as well as cash or check for payment. Visitors driving to campus may park at the East Parking Deck for the posted hourly rate.
The Student Farm Club is partnering with the State College Food Bank to highlight vegetables in high demand among food bank clients. Organizers encourage attendees to consider growing extra produce to donate to the community.
For more information, visit the Student Farm website or email studentfarm@psu.edu.
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