10. Proceeds from anything you purchase at the Thyme for Kids Plant Sale will support our horticultural therapy and Build Trybe programs by providing seeds, supplies, stipends, and more. By putting your money towards this annual sale, you are choosing to support programs that teach kids to regulate emotions, work together to care for plants and one another, and grow their confidence and creativity in the outdoors.

9. You will find a wide variety of tried-and-true favorites to jumpstart your summer vegetable garden at the Plant Sale, including watermelon, tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers.

8. You can purchase plants on Friday, April 28, or Saturday, April 29, depending on which day fits your schedule best. Even better, attend the sale on Friday and bring a friend on Saturday to get the best of both worlds.

7. In addition to purchasing plants at the Thyme for Kids Plant Sale, you can see exactly where your donations are going. Check out the greenhouse where all the magic happens, visit with the youth in our horticulture programs, and meet our incredible program leaders.

6. Take advantage of the plant experts at the sale who are available to offer tips and tricks for caring for your new transplants. Megan Sperry, Expressive Therapist, has over 20 years of experience running this Plant Sale and a wealth of knowledge to share with growers.

5. You can become a Plant Sale Sponsor and get early access to the sale on Thursday, April 27. Sponsors also receive a custom garden stepping stone created by Cornerstones of Care youth and other sponsorship benefits.

4. If you attend the in-person Plant Sale, you can purchase handcrafted wood and metal items from the Build Trybe popup, including plant stands to show off your purchases.

3. You’ll feel good about your purchase knowing that each plant you bought is of high quality and was intentionally selected by Megan Sperry and planted, watered, and weeded by a team of young hands.

2. You’ll find some fun new plants at the sale to inspire you to change things up in your backyard. Even if you’ve attended the Plant Sale for years, we constantly update what we have in stock. Some of our new and notable plants include: ‘Evil Olive’ Tomato, ‘Intenz Purple’ Celosia, and ‘Cannova Mango’ Canna Lily.

1. Rain or shine, the Thyme for Kids Plant Sale will be open for visitors on Friday, April 28, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 29, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. No matter the weather, take this opportunity to get outside, get your selection of summer plants, and give these kids the joy of sharing what they’ve grown with the community.