So many groups hold plant sales in the spring. They give us a chance to expand our gardens AND often  support any number of worthy community organizations.

Nasami Farm of the New England Wildflower Society is now open in Whately on weekends, Thursdays through Sundays from 10 am – 5 pm. until June 13. Nasami sells native plants that will thrive in our area, support birds, bees and butterflies – and our whole eco-system.

Friday, May 7  9 am – 3 pm Durfee Conservatory at UMass. Annual Spring Plant sale of annuals for sun and shade.  Proceeds go to support the Conservatory. Questions? Call (413) 545-5234. For a map of the UMass campus, go to http://www.umass.edu/visitorsctr/Campus_Map/

Saturday, May 8  9-12 noon. The Leverett Historical Society will be holding its Annual Plant Sale again at the Leverett Town Hall   on   Sat. May 8   9-12 noon. This year they will also be having a used garden book sale in addition to the plants.  Dawn Ward will be available as a Master Gardener to give advice for choices and care of plants. Rain or Shine.  Please call 367-9562 for futher info or donations prior to sale.
Saturday and Sunday, May 8 and 9 am – 5 pm.  Rain or Shine. Wilder Hill Gardens Spring Dig Sale.  Buy directly from the field, directly from the garden. www.wilderhillgardens.com Over 40 varieties of hardy heirloom perennials, $6 each, but only during this sale. Lilian R. Jackman  625-9446.

Saturday, May 22  9 am – 12 noon. Bridge of Flowers Annual Plant Sale Rain or Shine.  Sale is held on the green at the corner of Water and main Streets in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts.  This sale, one of the oldest and best plant sales in the area includes perennials dug from the famous Bridge of Flowers, divisions from the gardens of skilled local gardeners, and a selection of annuals.  For information about the Bridge and the sale logon to www.bridgeofflowersmass.org.  Sale supports the Bridge of Flowers.

Saturday, May 29  8 am -1 pm. The Greenfield Garden Club Spring  Extravaganza. 8 am – 1 pm.  Plants, and a garden tag sale at the Trap Plain Garden at the corner of Silver and Federal Streets.  Sale supports community and educational projects of the club.