Spring has arrived, and so has one of our favorite traditions — 577’s Annual Plant Sale! Join us in the Courtyard next to the Welcome Center & Curiosity Shop the first weekend in May 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 2, 9am–5pm
Continues: Sunday, May 3, 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 (cherry) · Sunrise Bumblebee (grape, 1-2 oz) · San Marzano (large grape, 2oz) · B&B Sunrise (cocktail, 2oz) · Cream Sausage (4oz) · Bush Roma (6 oz) · Moneymaker (6-8 oz) · Jubilee (6-8 oz) · Black from Tula (more crack-resistant than Black Krim) (8-12 oz) · Box Car Willie · Cherokee Purple (10-12 oz) · Beefy Purple (12-14 oz) · Beefsteak (1-2 lbs) · Mortgage Lifter (Pink Beefsteak, more productive than Pink Brandywine) (1-2 lbs) · Amana Orange (2 lbs)
Peppers ($5 each):
Sweet Banana (sweet) · Jimmy Nardello (sweet) · Shishito (sweet) · Blot (sweet) · Lipstick (sweet) · Purple Beauty (sweet) · Lilac Bell (sweet) · Orange Sun Bell (sweet) · Ermalinda Sweet Pepper (sweet) · Black Hungarian (mild) · Chile Chilaca (mild) · Poblano (medium) · Paprika, Leutschauer (medium) · Apache (spicy) · Aji Limo (spicy) · Aji Mango (spicy) · Habanero (spicy) · Afgan (spicy)
Herbs ($5 each):
Bulb fennel · Flat Parsley · Chives · Sage · Thyme · True Hyssop · French Sorrel · Cinnamon Basil · Mildew-Resistant Basil (6-pack)
Other Vegetables ($5 each/packs):
Leeks (6-pack) · Onions (6-pack) · Ground Cherry (4-pack) · Long Purple Eggplant · Diamond Eggplant
Flowers & Native Plants
Annual Flowers ($5 each):
Red salvia (4-pack) · Mexican sunflower · Verbena bonariensis (4-pack) · Malabar spinach · Vining nasturtium · Mixed calendula (4-pack) · Swiss Giants strawflower (4-pack) · Petunia exserta (4-pack) · Petunia integrifolia (4-pack) · Clary sage (Salvia viridis) (4-pack) · Megapunk celosia (4-pack) · Annual blanketflower (4-pack)
Native Plants ($5 each):
Grey headed coneflower (Ratibida pinnata) · Prairie dock (Silphium terebinthinaceum) · Cup plant (Silphium perfoliatum) · Blue-stemmed goldenrod (Solidago caesia) · Blue vervain (Verbena hastata) · Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale) · Great blue lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica)
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 soon — happy planting!
