It’s that time. Temperatures may swing from freezing to balmy, but we can all sense it–spring is in the air! Several chapters are planning their spring native plant sales, and here are the ones that we know about so far. The list will surely grow (pun intended), and we will do our best to keep this list up to date. Each sale is a little different, so be sure to read the details or contact the chapter if you have questions. One or two are limited to members only, and some require reservation. Most are open to the general public. Happy shopping!
March 26: Morning (exact time TBD), at University of Houston Clear Lake, EIH building (2700 Bay Area Blvd). Hosted by Clear Lake Chapter (Houston). Read More Details.
March 26: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Berry Springs Park & Preserve (1801 CR 152). Hosted by Williamson County Chapter (Georgetown). Other info: Plant list will be posted in early March. Read More Details.
March 26: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Burnet County Agrilife Extension Office (607 North Vandeveer). Hosted by Highland Lakes Chapter (Burnet). Other info: Plant sale is part of the Hill Country Lawn and Garden Show. Read More Details.
March 26: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Heritage Museum of Texas Hill Country (4831 FM 2673). Hosted by Lindheimer Chapter (CanyonLake). Other info: There is a fee to enter the museum property. Read More Details.
April 9: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Flower Mound High School (3441 Peters Colony Rd.). Hosted by Trinity Forks Chapter (Denton). Other info: Arrive early for best selection! Read More Details.
April 9 – 10: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture (1370 Church Hill Drive). Hosted by Lindheimer Chapter (Canyon Lake). Other info: There is a fee to enter the museum property. Read More Details.
April 16: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Barrow Brewing (108 Royal St.). Hosted by Tonkawa Chapter (Salado). Other info: Sale is a celebration of Earth Day! Read More Details.
April 23: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Herff Farm Farmers Market (33 Herff Rd). Hosted by Boerne Chapter (Boerne). Read More Details.
April 23: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at New World Botanical (2701 Lone Star Parkway). Hosted by Pines and Prairies Chapter (Conroe). Read More Details.
April 23: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Headwaters at the Comal (333 Klingemann St.). Hosted by New Braunfels Chapter (New Braunfels). Reservations required. Other info: Contact Headwaters at the Comal for reservation. Read More Details.
April 30: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Peacocks Feed Store (122 Water Street, Weatherford). Hosted by Cross Timbers Chapter (Weatherford). Read More Details.
April 30: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Forever West Texas Realty (308 W Ave E #4629). Hosted by Big Bend Chapter (Alpine). Other info: Natives from trees to 3″ pots of perennials. Cash or check only.Read More Details.
April 30: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at River Legacy Park Elm Grove Pavilion (701 NW Green Oaks Blvd). Hosted by North Central Chapter (Arlington). Reservations required. Other info: Please wear a mask; social distancing required. Accepting cash, check, and credit cards. Read More Details.
April 30 – May 1: See Heard Museum website for hours. Collin County Chapter will have a booth and plant seeds for sale at Heard Museum Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary (McKinney). Read More Details.
May 7: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the North Texas Master Naturalist’s Native Plants and Prairie Day at the Bath House (521 E Lawther Dr). Hosted by Dallas Chapter (Dallas). Read More Details.
Members only
A few plant sales are for members only. If you’re not a member, join today!
March 25 (Members only): By appointment at Gilbriar Gazebo (208 Danos Dr.). Hosted by Fredericksburg Chapter (Fredericksburg). Reservation required. Curb-side pickup of pre-ordered plants. Contact Gilbriar@me.com.
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About the Region
This low-elevations region of Texas extends inland from the barrier islands, about 60 or so miles, and stretches from Brownsville to Louisiana. In total, it covers about 9.5 million acres, with a high point of 150 feet in elevation. More than 1000 species of plants can be found in this region. On the southern end, species more common in Mexico (such as Sabal mexicana) and Central America occur.
The barrier islands provide us with dune systems, and clay flats to the inland side, which have species found in these areas alone. Many plants here, such as Ipomoea pes-caprae (beach morning glory), can be found throughout tropical regions of the globe. I’ve encountered the same species on the beaches of Guam.
Once inland, vast marshes and wet prairies occur. Occasionally, oak (Quercus fusiformis) groves can be found. Common grasses include species of Bothriochloa, Paspalum, and Sporobolus; eastern gamagrass (Tripsacum dactyloides); and switchgrass (Panicum species). Many rivers and creeks cut through the Gulf Prairies, and along these riparian areas various species of trees, Sabal minor, and other plants adapted to clay soils can be found. Due to overgrazing, farming, and fire suppression, woody species such as mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa) and huisache (Acacia farnesiana), and invasive species such as chinaberry (Melia azedarach), Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius), and Chinese tallow (Sapium sebiferum) have increased and displaced our native flora.
