The Wylde Center’s Fall Plant Sale is Underway!

As temperatures finally begin to cool down, gardeners and backyard enthusiasts are invited to the Wylde Center’s fall plant sale, Sept. 1-Oct. 15, 2016 at the organization’s Oakhurst Garden, 435 Oakview Road in Decatur (www.wyldecenter.org). Numerous varieties of lettuce, Asian greens, arugula, kale, Swiss chard and other cool season edible plants will be offered on a first come, first served basis. All of the vegetables have been propagated by the Wylde Center’s horticulture staff, while many of the other plants offered for sale will be provided by local growers and partner organizations. Proceeds from the sale benefit the numerous educational offerings at the Wylde Center and help support the Atlanta non-profit organization’s five public greenspaces.

“Our plant sale coordinator and her volunteers have spent hundreds of hours sowing seeds in the greenhouse and potting up plants for the sale,” said Stephanie Van Parys, executive director of the Wylde Center. “We only offer plants that we know will thrive in Atlanta’s climate, and each plant is well-labeled. Because the Wylde Center’s mission is to inspire communities of environmental stewards, we encourage new gardeners to participate in the sale. Cool season greens are easy to grow, and delicious raw or cooked.”

The Plant Sale operates on a self-serve, honor system from sunup to sundown each day. All prices are clearly marked, and customers are asked to please deposit either cash or a check made out to the Wylde Center for their purchase total through the dropbox in the front door. Credit cards are accepted during regular business hours, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

About the Wylde Center

In 1997, an idea took root in the Oakhurst area of Decatur, Ga. Neighbors Sally Wylde and Louise Jackson envisioned a community garden where children could learn about the natural world and enjoy hands-on gardening activities. With the purchase of a half-acre of property at the corner of South McDonough St. and Oakview Road, the Oakhurst Community Garden was born. Today, supported by members, foundations, corporations and donors, the non-profit has been re-named the Wylde Center to honor its co-founder and to better encompass its expanded range of properties and programs. The Wylde Center oversees five distinctive greenspaces, directs a year-round educational program for all ages, hosts social events and directs the Decatur City Schools’ Farm to School Program. Staff and volunteers engage children, families and individuals in activities designed to develop creative skills in sustainable urban living, organic gardening, health and nutrition. Despite its robust growth, the Wylde Center has stayed true to its original mission of cultivating vibrant greenspaces for everyone to enjoy and inspiring communities of environmental stewards. www.wyldecenter.org.