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SFA Gardens to host Spring Plant Sale

April 8, 2013
SFA Gardents Plant Sale
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - SFA Gardens at Stephen F. Austin State University will host the annual Garden Gala Day Spring Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at the SFA Pineywoods Native Plant Center, 2900 Raguet St.

A wide variety of hard-to-find, "Texas tough" plants will be available, including Texas natives, heirlooms, tropicals, perennials, shrubs, trees and exclusive SFA introductions. Most of the plants are extensively trialed in the gardens before being offered to the public, and most are produced by SFA Gardens staff members and volunteers.

This popular event benefits the SFA Mast Arboretum, Pineywoods Native Plant Center, Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden, Gayla Mize Garden and educational programs hosted at the gardens. The educational programs at SFA Gardens reach more than 15,000 visitors each year.

Plant sale patrons are encouraged to arrive early and bring a wagon. For more information, call (936) 468-4404 or visit sfagardens.sfasu.edu. Click on "garden events" for a list of available plants.




By SFA Public Affairs
Contact:
University Marketing Communications
(936) 468-2605