The Mendocino College Agriculture Department is gearing up for its highly anticipated fall plant sale, scheduled for Friday, October 2, and Saturday, October 3, at the Ukiah campus gardens. Autumn is widely considered by regional horticulturists to be the absolute ideal season for planting resilient perennials and regional flora.
Visitors planning a weekend getaway up north can easily pair this botanical event with a scenic journey exploring nearby communities like Novato before heading inland. Organizers have put together an extensive 10-page inventory featuring everything from drought-tolerant desert specimens to vibrant edible crops.
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Discovering Native Flora and Edible Harvests
A Diverse Inventory for Every Garden
Shoppers will find a remarkable array of native species such as blue oak, valley oak, toyon, western redbud, scarlet monkeyflower, and hummingbird sage. These plants are specially cultivated to thrive in northern California climates while supporting local pollinators and wildlife populations.
For those looking to grow their own food, the vegetable selection heavily features hardy cole crops like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, and kale. Gardeners can also choose from an impressive assortment of 14 distinct varieties of lettuce to jump-start their cool-season vegetable patches.
Special Offerings and Campus Surpluses
Fruit Varieties and Handcrafted Goods
Edible offerings extend well beyond standard vegetables, including delicious fruit varieties like dwarf peaches, kumquats, goji berries, mulberries, and thornless blackberries. Connoisseurs of homegrown fruit will also appreciate the seven different types of grapes available for purchase this season.
Desert plant enthusiasts will not be disappointed, as options range from architectural agaves and yuccas to prickly pear and teddybear cholla cactus. Additionally, campus groups like the Horticulture Club and Ceramics Club will offer handcrafted succulent bowls and unique ceramic products.
Event Details and Schedule
Plan Your Visit to the Ukiah Campus
On Saturday only, the college will host its annual surplus sale located directly in front of the Red Barn to clear out unneeded campus property. This special addition gives bargain hunters a chance to pick up useful items alongside their botanical purchases.
The main event runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday for maximum shopping convenience. To make transactions smooth for everyone, organizers confirm that cash, checks, and major credit cards will be gladly accepted.
Here is the source article for this story: Mendocino College fall plant sale in Ukiah offers winter vegetables and California natives • The Mendocino Voice
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