It's almost time for the Landis Signature Spring Plant, Book, and Bake Sale!

The Landis Signature Plant, Book, and Bake Sale is Saturday and Sunday, May 20 & 21

The Members-only Pick of the Pots Sale (POPS) is on May 19

Spring has sprung, and Landis is ready!

We've been dusting off the little red wagons, propagating in our greenhouse, and making connections with our plant consignors - all in preparation for the Spring Plant, Book, and Bake Sale. It's a can't-miss event for gardeners!

Pick of the Pots Sale (POPS) Friday, May 19

The sale starts a day early for members, with the members-only Pick of the Pots Sale (POPS) from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Members are invited to join us for the best choice of wonderful plants, including rare and unusual plants we scouted out just for you. Complimentary snacks and beverages will be available.

Best of all, there's no cost to members for the Pick of the Pots Sale party - except, of course, for the plants, books, and goodies that you can't resist taking home with you! Not a member? Don't worry! You can join right there and then.

May 20 & 21, Saturday and Sunday,

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The sale is open to everyone, members and non-members.

On the weekend after Mother's Day, Landis Arboretum's signature Spring Plant and Book Sale ushers out a reluctant Old Man Winter and welcomes the spring we've been pining for.

Many gardeners wait impatiently to find out what plants or plant groups will be featured in Landis' sales. Of course, there will be hundreds of perennials, shrubs, grasses, and trees for a range of conditions, including many unusual varieties, plus organic vegetable seedlings and herbs, and annual flowers including hanging baskets. Gardeners return year after year for strong, vibrant plants.

There are always some special

features at our sales:

Take advantage of our plant experts

Our roving team of plant experts will advise you about selecting the right plants for the right places and how to plant and care for them. .

Visit the "Bulb Bar."

Grab a baggie and select your choice of bulbs, corms, or tubers.

"Rare and Unusual Specimen" plants

We will offer limited numbers of "Rare and Unusual Specimen" plants, chosen because of their unique characteristics. Try out a dwarf evergreen or an interesting shrub with variegated leaves. More information will be available on our Facebook page on exactly which plants we'll have.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be limited supplies of these featured plants. Your best bet at getting one (or several) is to come to the members-only Pick of the Pots Sale (POPS) on Friday, May 19, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Members receive a 10% discount on plant purchases. Not a member? Don't worry - you can join at the gate!

"Small Trees and Shrubs for Small Spaces"

Check out our carefully curated collection of "Small Trees and Shrubs for Small Spaces."

"Pollinator Plants"

Browse our "Pollinator Plant" category, which will feature plants that provide nectar, pollen, seeds, or nest-building materials.

"Landis Grown"

We'll have beautiful hanging baskets and other strong and healthy Landis Grown choices.

Shop with our wonderful vendors! Check our website and Facebook page for updates closer to the date.

And books - and baked goods, too!

As wonderful as the plants are, this is not just a plant sale. While you're at Landis, take a break to browse the used book sale at the Book Shop in the Barn, perhaps to find something to expand your knowledge of gardening or nature, cooking or travel, fiction or non-fiction to read after you've completed a satisfying day of gardening. And don't forget our ever-popular bake sale: always a great selection of homemade treats at good prices!

PLANT SALE PRIMER - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!

Starting times and dates for the sale are firm:

Members Only Pick of the Pots Sale (POPS) - May 19, Friday, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM.

General Sale - May 20 & 21, Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Purchases may not be made prior to the sale. The Arboretum cannot set aside plants prior to the sale.
Please park cars in our upper parking area next to the Meeting House.
Handicapped parking and drop-off space is available. Please inform the parking attendants of your needs.
Sorry: dogs are not allowed at the Plant Sale.
Arboretum plant experts will be available all weekend to answer your questions and to provide suggestions and advice on plant selection, site requirements, and proper planting and care techniques.
Restrooms and picnic tables are available for your convenience.
Have your membership card handy for quicker checkout. (10% discount for members.) Not a member? We'll be happy to help you join.
Volunteers from Arboretum-sponsored Boy Scout Troop 501 will be available to help those needing assistance in getting purchases to their vehicles.
You may make purchases with cash, check, or credit card.
All purchased items must be removed by 4:00 PM Sunday. Landis does not make deliveries and is not responsible for items left after 4:00 PM on Sunday.

For more information, call the Arboretum at 518-875-6935

or email us at [email protected].

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The George Landis Arboretum

Esperance, New York

The Landis Arboretum is a private, not-for-profit organization that supports a public garden incorporating hundreds of acres in Schoharie and Montgomery Counties of New York State. We're close to Albany, Schenectady, and the rest of the Capital Region.

Arboretum founder Fred Lape began developing the Arboretum in the 1950s on Oak Nose Farm, his family homestead. With the support of a bequest from friend and colleague George Landis, Fred strove to grow every species of woody plant from temperate regions around the world that would survive in the hills of Schoharie County.

Forty acres of the Arboretum are developed with plantings of trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials. A seasonal favorite of our visitors is the Van Loveland Perennial Garden at the old Farmhouse. The remainder of the property consists of natural areas, woodlands, open fields, wetlands, and more than 8 miles of trails. Horticultural features include a labeled collection of nearly all the trees, shrubs, and vines native to New York State, as well as collections of notable trees, flowering ornamental trees and shrubs, conifers and oaks, and "tough trees for tough sites." Two old growth forests and additional natural areas representing various stages of succession can be found at the Arboretum. Landis has recently been inducted in the Old Growth Forest Network.

Interpretive signage, including QR codes and plaques, aids visitors in their enjoyment and understanding of the collections and ecosystems of the Arboretum. Come for the day or a few hours.

Landis is home to some interesting sculpture, like our resident dinosaur lurking near the pond behind the barn. Be sure to check out the two "photo op" stations at the back of the barn, where you can don the antlers of a mighty stag or the wings of a Monarch butterfly.

And now we are pleased to invite you to visit a new feature of the Arboretum that can only bring more tranquility into your life: the Shanti Vun Meditation Garden, anchored by a welcoming pavilion, a lovely pond, and the soothing sounds of our waterfall. This beautiful garden is framed by a forest of young birch trees and a nearby labyrinth. With picnic tables to enjoy your lunch or just a quiet moment of reflection, the Meditation Garden is the perfect place to begin or end your visit to Landis.

Since its inception in 1951 by the visionary Fred Lape, the Landis Arboretum has been a premier "Garden of Trees and Shrubs" in New York's Capital Region. A valuable cultural and educational resource, Landis grows each year in scope and community impact.

Fred Breglia,

Executive Director, George Landis Arboretum

Contacts

Fred Breglia, Executive Director [email protected]

General information: [email protected]

Volunteer Coordinator: [email protected]

Our website: Landisarboretum.org

Our phone: 518-875-6935

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