Upcoming Plant Sales At Sonoma Co. Detention Jail Open To Public

SANTA ROSA, CA — Looking for "quality plants at outstanding prices"? Mark your calendars for the upcoming plant sales at the North County Detention Facility in Santa Rosa.

The sales are open to the general public Tuesdays through Thursdays, Aug. 18-20 and Aug. 25-27 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Sonoma County's Jail Industries facility at 2254 Ordinance Road.

The rows of potted trees, shrubs, perennials, bulbs, vines and food crops growing in the fields next to the North Bay facility are part of the rehabilitation component of the jail's vocational effort.

"If you are interested in purchasing quality plants at outstanding prices, come visit us," the agency said.

The Jail Industries' program, a partnership between the Sonoma County Sheriff's Department and the Sonoma County Office of Education, trains inmates to grow and nurture more than 200 varieties of plants from seedlings to large, 24-inch box trees.

"In the process, the inmates gain self-esteem and employable skills," officials said.

Ornamental plants raised at the center are used in three ways: as plantings for cities, counties, schools and public agencies; for low-cost school fundraisers; and through sales to the public.

Reservations are required to attend the upcoming sale dates. Call (707) 565-7759 to book an appointment. And don't forget your checkbook, as only checks are accepted for payment.

Customers will be required to wear face coverings, and carts and other equipment will be disinfected before and after each use to protect the health of staff and patrons, officials said.

Follow this link for more info on the Jail Industries program, and here for details on the plant sale.

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