For those with a green thumb—or even those just dabbling in the dirt—the Mordecai Historic Park is hosting its annual Heirloom Plant Sale. Scheduled to coincide with Earth Day celebrations, the event promises a treasure trove of herb, vegetable, and flower plants sure to enchant any garden.
These aren't your run-of-the-mill garden center finds, folks. We're talking heirloom varieties, each started from seed by the extremely capable hands of the park's gardeners. The sale will feature an assortment of tomatoes bursting with flavor, peppers with the perfect kick, a plethora of squash varieties, and an array of aromatic herbs. Gardeners looking to score some unique additions to their plots can expect to pick up these cultivated beauties for a steal. And according to the event announcement on the City of Raleigh website, the knowledgeable Mordecai gardeners will be there, ready to dish out advice and insights about the park's botanical offerings.
Adding to the horticultural hullabaloo, Wake County Beekeepers Association will be delivering an educational presentation at 10 a.m., closely followed by the Raleigh Garden Club at 11 a.m. on April 26. While you stock up on plants for your garden's next chapter, you can also feed your brain with wisdom on local plant cultivation efforts—all part of supporting Mordecai Historic Park's lush landscape.
The plant-purchasing party, suitable for all ages and completely free to attend (though plants will be on sale), will unfold over two days, April 25 and 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m at the Mordecai Visitor Center. For those raring to add a touch of history to their gardens, Mordecai Historic Park is the place to be on these dates. For additional details, you can buzz the park at 919-996-4364.
