Fall Plant Sale
A fundraiser for Seattle Botanic Gardens
Saturday, September 19, 2026
10AM to 2PM
Graham Visitors Center
Free parking and admission
25% OFF ALL PLANTS!
Fall is the best time to plant trees and shrubs in the Pacific Northwest, so don’t miss our fall sale hosted by the knowledgeable volunteers from the Pat Calvert Greenhouse and the Cloney-Harris Plant Nursery.
- Shop our unique selection of trees, shrubs, and perennials. Get a 25% discount on all greenhouse and nursery plants!
- Browse our special Gift Shop pop-up, featuring hori hori knives, gardening books, pinecone windchimes, and more
- Savor live harp music by Leslie McMichael
- Enjoy a community tabling event, featuring local community partners (confirmed so far): King County Master Gardeners, Friends of Arboretum Creek, Puget Sound Mycological Society, Puget Sound Beekeepers Association, Seattle Botanic Gardens Education
All purchases support education, horticulture, and volunteer programs at the Seattle Botanic Gardens!
Member Early Access
This year, Arboretum Foundation members will be able to access the plant sale an hour early. Join us at 9am for a complimentary coffee and treat, as well as first pick of the plants at the sale.
Questions? Please contact info@arboretumfoundation.org or 206-325-4510.
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