Jefferson County Master Gardeners Plant Sale

The Jefferson County Master Gardeners are hard at work preparing for their May 9 plant sale, the organization’s primary fundraiser of the year. The sale is cosponsored by Washington State University Extension of Jefferson County. 

“This sale promises to be significant in both size and diversity,” says sale organizer Suzanne Eggleston. “Not only are we growing a wide variety of flowers, herbs and vegetables, we are offering some good-sized perennials and trees.”

The year’s sale will include some new features, including wire cloches for protecting plants and vines from deer and rabbits. The cloches, available in both medium and tall sizes, were made by Master Gardeners and friends, and are as whimsical as they are functional. In addition, shoppers will find handmade bags of various sizes, all made of nature-themed fabrics with care by Master Gardener Michele Koomen. 

“We are also offering a variety of themed baskets,” says Eggleston. “Shoppers can take home baskets planted with lettuce, strawberries, herbs and flowers.”

Another bonus is the number of tomatoes that will be for sale – more than 800 different familiar and exotic varieties.

Also new this year is the location. The sale will be held at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds’ Horticulture Building at 4907 Landes Street in Port Townsend. “We like this location as it’s covered but not in a refined space,” says Harry Hayward, Master Gardener Foundation Chair. “If soil gets spilled, it won’t be a disaster.”

Community vendors will also be at the sale, including Cruising Climate native plant nursery, and Kul Kah Han Native Plant Garden.

The event will take place on Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. There will not be any online sales. 

The Master Gardener Foundation is 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, registered in the state of Washington. This fundraiser supports Master Gardener programs.