Purchase Tickets
11 out of 10 gardeners agree that buying plants at Bellingrath Garden’s Plant Markets results in immediate albeit temporary satiation of impulsive gardening urges.
A seasonal urge hit me for the first time this year on an unseasonably warm January Day—an unbridled urge…to buy plants. Does this sound like you? I’m glad you asked. If you’ve read this far (and technically, this is only the article’s 4th sentence after the title), then I’m guessing you answered emphatically “YES—MORE PLANTZ!” I’m guessing you have been thinking about spending all your available cash on plants. I have [no fiscal restraints when it comes to buying plants]. I’m guessing you are thinking about the places in your garden that could use less pine straw and more flowers. I am as well—pine straw is so boring! I’m guessing you’re missing the joy of planting—the feel and smell of the earth in the palm of your hand. People have asked if I have dirt tattoos on my hands, to which I reply “uhhh nope, just dirt on my hands all the time.” I’m guessing right about now you remember how amazing your front porch looked last year, adorned with all those hanging baskets (or maybe you’re remembering your neighbor’s porch across the street that you had to stare at all summer long). I’m guilty…of having that porch and for being that neighbor. I’m guessing you are thinking about a plant that exceeded your expectations last year, unlocking an innate desire to grow it again…bigger and better than ever. I am too…all the time. I’m guessing you’ve perused the big box store plant selections and noticed they are pretty much the same every year, priced higher than expected, and lack the diversity to satisfy a hopelessly hooked gardener like you. Me too…join the club.
This spring, Bellingrath Gardens is hosting not one but TWO plant markets:
“Spring Plant Market” March 20-22 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
AND
“Mother’s Day Plant Market” May 09-10 (Sat, Sun)
8am-4pm each day
Come to Bellingrath Gardens Spring Plant Markets and buy plants! We’ve packed the shelves with thousands of plants. You do not need to buy an admissions ticket to shop. Several knowledgeable Horticulture staff will be on hand to answer questions. As always, Bellingrath Members receive a hefty discount! If Spring Plant Market had a slogan, it might go something like: “I’m not only Bellingrath’s Director of Horticulture, I’m also a client!”
See you soon!