Old Man Winter really packed a punch on the Plateau, but now we’re shaking off the winter blues and happily looking ahead
to spring.
For many of us, that means planning for summer gardens that feel fresh, colorful, and full of life. With visions of blooms, abundance, and softly scented air, we’re already deciding which plants will add a little extra magic to our outdoor spaces.
With dreams in our heads and plans in hand, we eagerly await the Highlands Mountain Garden Club’s annual plant sale on Saturday, May 23, from 9:00 A.M. until noon at the Town Ball Field. This beloved sale is a gardener’s delight, and for good reason. The plants offered have been lovingly cultivated in native soil by knowledgeable gardeners.
They’re proven performers that love our local climate and are ready to thrive in our gardens-no guessing, no hoping they’ll acclimate, and no big-box-store gamble required.
Shoppers can expect a wide variety of native flowers and plants, including pollinator favorites like bee balm, astilbe, hostas, ferns, dahlia tubers, and much more. Whether you’re filling in a bare spot or reimagining an entire garden bed, there’s something for everyone.
While many people associate the Garden Club primarily with this annual sale which is their only fundraiser and most visible event, their work extends far beyond one spring morning. These dedicated volunteers are busy year-round adding beauty, charm, and joy throughout our community. Several of our well-loved public garden spaces are a result of the club’s vision and hard work.
Have you ever driven or walked past the historic Old Jail on Maple Street and smiled at the ever-changing outfits of our favorite jailbird, J.B.? From June weddings to spooky Halloween scenes, J.B. is always dressed for the occasion, thanks to Garden Club members who keep both him and his surrounding garden looking just right. They recently replanted his garden with mostly native plants, so stroll by, enjoy the new facelift, and learn about native plants.
The club also maintains the garden at the Eckerd Center and is in the middle of an extensive three-year project redesigning and updating this much-loved space. Residents, staff, and visitors alike enjoy this peaceful place to enjoy fresh air and sunshine. Add in their ongoing work at the Highlands School garden, which they redesigned and replanted two years ago, and it’s clear this club gets things done.
Take a page from their book and join them at the annual plant sale. Your garden and your neighbors will thank you. Proceeds from the sale go to community events, upkeep of community gardens, and scholarships for local students.
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