April 23, 2025
The annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale is back and ready to kick off the spring season with a huge selection just in time for planting. Hosted by the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, this annual event is happening Friday, May 9, from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, May 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Sunday, May 11, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the McMillen Park Community Center, 3901 Abbott Street.
Whether you're a first-time gardener or someone who’s been digging in the dirt for years, the Plant Sale offers a wide range of plants to enjoy. Over 700 different varieties will be available, including herbs, vegetable starts, flowering perennials, native plants, annuals, hanging baskets, bonsai and houseplants. You’ll also find practical items like potting soil and compost worms to help enrich get your garden soil.
All the plants are locally grown, and there will be a team of plant experts on hand to answer questions and help shoppers choose the best plants for their space. This is a great chance to stock up on quality plants while supporting Fort Wayne’s very own Botanical Conservatory. All proceeds from the sale go directly back into helping maintain and grow the Conservatory.
The Botanical Conservatory is currently looking for volunteers to help make the event a success. Volunteer opportunities are available from setup on May 6-8, and during the sale on:
- Thursday, May 8, from 3:30 - 7:15 p.m.
- Friday, May 9, from 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. and 3:30 - 7:15 p.m.
- Saturday, May 10, from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and 1:00 - 4:15 p.m.
- Sunday, May 11, from 10:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Volunteers might greet shoppers, help with tallying items at checkout or load plant purchases into vehicles. There's even a special bonus: volunteers who attend the May 8 training get early access to shop before the public sale begins.
If you love plants, enjoy helping people or just want to be part of a fun local event, this is a great way to get involved. To sign up, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Whether you're there to buy plants, lend a hand or just take in the sights and smells of spring, the Mother's Day Plant Sale is a feel-good way to kick off the growing season. The Botanical Conservatory staff are thankful for your support and hope to see you there!
