Early Spring Edible Plant Sale

Thank you spring gardeners!

See photos from the event.

Photo by Joysha Fajardo

Celebrate the first day of spring at our first ever Early Spring Edible Plant Sale!

This sale will help Seattle kick off  what Mayor Mike McGinn and the City Council are calling "The Year of Urban Agriculture," on Saturday, March 20 at Magnuson Park.

Choose from an amazing selection of edible plant varieties proven to perform well in the Pacific NW during the cool season, starring rare and heirloom organic vegetables.  We will also be selling perennial edibles such as favorite cane fruits, unusual fruiting shrubs and trees from One Green World in Oregon, culinary herbs and edible flowers. 

Get yourself out to NE Seattle for the healthiest plants and best selection of spring veggies for your garden this year at the Early Spring Edible Plant sale!

Hot Tips for Happy Shopping

• Bring Carriers.
  Wagons, boxes, plant flats and friends are helpful to help you carry your plants. We will also be renting plant flats.
• Dress Warmly.
  Although the sale is indoors and protected from the rain, it’s pretty chilly in Hangar 30.
• Get a Bracelet.
  Timed entry will keep the entrance flowing smoothly. Beginning at 8 a.m., you can get an appointed time of entry when you pick up a color-coded wristband at the entrance at the south side of the Hangar 30. This will help us avoid exceeding the capacity of the space.
• Learn More.
  Look for plant info on signs, or ask a plant seller. If you have any questions, ask the garden educators at the Seattle Tilth booth. See the schedule of   gardening talks below.
• Chow down.
  Tasty food is being provided by Patty Pan Grill and Mighty O Donuts.
• Stock Up.
  Buy a copy of the Maritime NW Garden Guide, seeds, supplies and the Seattle Tilth booth. Cedar Grove compost and potting soil will be available for $5/bag - you can pay at check-out and pick-up your bags at the Loading Zone.
• Pick up at the Loading Zone.
  After paying for your plants at check-out, you may leave your plants at the Loading Zone behind Hangar 30 (north end).

Early Bird Pre-Sale

For people who want to shop early with the best selection, come to the Pre-Sale on Friday, March 19 from 5:30-7 p.m.  A limited number of tickets are available  for $25; all proceeds benefit Seattle Tilth's educational programs.

Garden Presentations

• Perennial Edibles at 10 a.m., with Amy Ockerlander
  Explore how selecting edibles as landscape trees, shrubs and groundcovers can feed the family year round.
• Top Ten Tools at 11 a.m., with Lisa Taylor and Falaah Jones
  In this interactive workshop learn what the SeattleTilth gardeners consider to be the essential tools for vegetable gardening, and what supplies will help increase your food production.
• Outdoor Seed Starting at noon, with Katie Pencke  
  Save time and money by starting your own seeds outdoors directly in the garden bed. Learn a few tricks from Seattle Tilth gardeners for improving germination and seedling success.

Plant Lists

Take a look at what plants we are selling so you can plan your spring garden. Plan to shop early for the best selection.

• Vegetables

• Perennial Edibles

• Herbs

"How Does Your Garden Grow?" Facebook Project
Choose a plant that you purchase at the sale and track it in this photo project on our Facebook page.

Poster