STORY BY JULIET W. ROMANO
PHOTO BY KAREN BOSSICK
The Sawtooth Botanical is holding its Annual Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday, July 3–5. The sale will be at the garden, which sits at the corner of Highway 75 and Gimlet Road.
The sale will feature a large selection of trees, shrubs, potted perennials, ground covers, native plants, and other landscape favorites. A percentage of every purchase directly benefits the Garden and supports its educational programs, collections, and general operations.
All three days of the sale will also be Open Garden Days with free admission, giving visitors an opportunity to explore the Garden while shopping for plants.
Garden shoppers are encouraged to attend on Friday, July 3 for the best selection as o opening day offers the largest inventory and the greatest variety of plants.
Trees, shrubs, and plants will be discounted 10 percent to 50 percent throughout the sale. Discounts are tiered based on the total volume purchased, meaning the more you buy, the more you save. Garden members receive an additional 10 percent discount on all purchases.
A Master Gardener will be available throughout the event to answer questions, provide plant recommendations, and share expert advice on plant selection, landscape design, and gardening success.
For customers purchasing large quantities of plants, assistance with delivery arrangements will be available.
SPECIAL PROGRAM – JULY 3
On Friday, July 3, at 11 a.m., Steve Paulsen of Native Roots in Twin Falls will present "Native Plants that Work," an informative discussion highlighting native plants that thrive in regional landscapes and how to successfully incorporate them into home gardens.
The presentation is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to reserve a spot at https://www.sbgarden.org/.
As a special bonus, attendees of the presentation will receive 50 percent off any plant purchase made on that day. Additionally, purchasing a plant offers attendees a chance to win two free SBG Garden Tour tickets in a drawing.
CLEARANCE SAVINGS
For shoppers looking for exceptional bargains, all remaining plants will be offered at 50 percent off beginning Sunday at 2 p.m. The half-price discount will continue during cleanup days on Monday and Tuesday while supplies last.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Garden is seeking volunteers to assist with customer checkout, membership registration and watering plants during the sale. Volunteers earn $30 in plant-sale credit for every hour volunteered.
Shifts are from 9-11 a.m., 11 a.m.-1p.m. and1pm-4pm. The more you volunteer, the more credit you earn towards the purchase of plants. To volunteer, contact Juliet Romano at jwromano2@gmail.com with the subject line: VOLUNTEER. State the days and shift times you prefer as well as a phone number where you can be reached.