Wylde Center's Fall Plant Sale Kicks Off at Oakhurst Garden Sept. 2 and Continues Through Oct. 14

Wylde Center, one of metro Atlanta’s premier environmental organizations, has a number of special events and activities planned for this fall, including the annual Fall Plant Sale, Sept. 2 – Oct. 14 at Oakhurst Garden.

The Fall Plant Sale is an eagerly-anticipated event designed for gardeners seeking unique varieties of vegetables, herbs, and perennials. Located at Oakhurst Garden, 435 Oakview Rd. in Decatur, plants for sale will include numerous varieties of lettuce, Asian greens, arugula, kale, Swiss chard and other cool season edible plants. All of the vegetables have been propagated by 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 ongoing sale benefit the numerous educational offerings at Wylde Center and help support the Atlanta non-profit organization’s five public greenspaces.

“Our plant sale coordinator and our 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 Wylde Center. “We only offer plants that we know will grow well in the fall, and each plant is well-labeled. Because Wylde Center’s mission is to inspire communities of environmental stewards, we encourage all gardeners to stop by the ongoing sale.”

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 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. www.wyldecenter.org/fall-plant-sale-2017

About Wylde Center

For two decades, Wylde Center has been growing, educating and greening. From the seed of an idea in 1997, Wylde Center has blossomed into an environmental organization that oversees five distinctive greenspaces, conducts a year-round educational program for all ages, partners with the Decatur Housing Authority to establish community gardens and healthy eating programs for DHA residents, hosts social events and delivers farm to school programming in Decatur and Atlanta schools. 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, Wylde Center has stayed true to its original mission of cultivating vibrant greenspaces for everyone to enjoy, and inspiring communities of environmental stewards. Wylde Center is supported by memberships, donations, volunteers and grants. It’s never been a better time to get involved with this homegrown environmental resource! Visit www.wyldecenter.org for more information.