Spring has arrived, and so has one of our favorite traditions — 577’s Annual Plant Sale! Join us in the newly renovated Courtyard this weekend to shop a vibrant selection of organically grown veggies, herbs, and flowers, all lovingly cultivated by our horticulturists, Bennett and Samantha.
Opening Day: Saturday, May 3, 9am–5pm
Continues: Sunday, May 4, 9am–5pm
After the weekend, any remaining plants will be available for purchase in the Welcome Center & Curiosity Shop during regular hours, Monday through Saturday, 9am to 5pm.
What You’ll Find
This year’s plant selection includes a beautiful variety of tomatoes, peppers, onions, herbs, annual flowers, and native plants — all organically grown right here at 577. Bennett and Samantha have spent the spring season preparing an outstanding assortment ready to brighten your garden and your plate.
Here’s a sneak peek at what’s available:
Veggies & Herbs
Tomatoes ($6 each):
Sweetie (cherry) · Black Cherry · Sunrise Bumblebee (grape) · San Marzano (large grape) · Roma · Moskovitch · Japanese Black Trifele · Jubilee Orange · Oxheart · Black Krim · Box Car Willie · Cherokee Purple · Abe Lincoln · Beefsteak · Brandywine Red
Peppers ($5 each):
Purple Beauty (bell) · Jimmy Nardello (sweet) · Sweet Banana · Holy Italian (sweet) · Cornito Giallo (hybrid sweet) · Carmen (hybrid sweet) · Resilient Shishito (sweet) · Anaheim (mild) · Poblano (medium spicy) · Apache (spicy) · Aji Limo (spicy) · Aji Mango (spicy) · Aji Cristal (spicy) · Bird Chili (spicy & ornamental)
Other Vegetables & Herbs ($3–$6 each/packs):
Malabar Spinach · Leeks · Onions (red & yellow) · Purple Long Eggplant · Ground Cherry · Purple Tomatillo · Celery · Mildew-Resistant Basil · Chives · Parsley · Romanesco Bulb Fennel
Flowers & Native Plants
Annual Flowers ($4–$6 each):
Vining Nasturtium · Lorenziana Blanket Flower · Tithonia (Mexican Sunflower) · Verbena bonariensis · Scarlet Sage · Lemon Gem Marigold · Pacific Beauty Calendula · Bronze Fennel
Native Plants ($4–$6 each):
Blue Vervain · Dogtooth Daisy · Foxglove Beardtongue · Blue-stemmed Goldenrod · Early Sunflower
Important Details
- Rain or shine! The Plant Sale will happen regardless of the weather.
- First-come, first-served. Supplies are limited and many varieties sell out quickly — last year, many of our plants were gone by the end of Saturday!
- Bring a box or bag. If you plan to purchase multiple plants, bringing your own box, bag, or flat will make it easier to carry your new garden treasures.
- Sales tax applies to all purchases.
- Fundraiser: All proceeds directly support 577’s programs, services, buildings, and gardens — thank you for supporting our mission!
We can’t wait to see you this weekend in the Courtyard — happy planting!
