Spring Plant Sale
Plant Sale at Rhubarb Botanicals
Saturdays 9am - 12pm, Thursdays 4pm-7pm starting April 18th
Come to our Farm Store to pick up your garden starts, seeds, potting soil, and get excited to plant your garden.
Plant starts will be available starting Saturday, April 18th from 9am-12pm. We will have cold-hardy crops out first - think vegetables like lettuce, kale, broccoli; flowers such as snapdragons, cornflower pansies, lisianthus; herbs like parsley, cilantro, sage, and mint.
Warm season plants (tomatoes, peppers, basil, eucalyptus, zinnias, etc) will be available by the end of April / early May. Plant starts will be available until sold out, likely by the end of May. Join our email newsletter to receive updates about our plant sale!
Location: Rhubarb Botanicals - 681 Hwy 1, Mount Vernon Iowa
FAQ:
Will you bring plant starts to the Iowa City Farmers Market or other markets?
We plan to bring a limited supply of additional plant starts to the Iowa City Farmers Market beginning Saturday, May 2nd. For the best selection, visit our Farm Store in Mount Vernon to browse everything we have to offer.
Do you start all your plants from seed?
Yes! Unlike many other nurseries that buy in plugs and pot them up, we start all of our own transplants from seed or through vegetative propagation of plants we overwinter.
Are your starts organic?
Our plant starts are Certified Naturally Grown, most of our vegetable starts are Certified Organic, and all of them are 100% chemical-free. We source our organic, non-GMO, and/or heirloom seeds from reputable seed suppliers like Johnny's Selected Seeds, Strictly Medicinals, High Mowing Organic Seeds, & Prairie Moon Nursery. Our seedlings are grown in Vermont Compost Fort Vee Potting Mix - a high-quality, nutritionally-rich, biologically-active & organic potting mix. We take a lot of care to make sure we are growing the most resilient, healthy, & robust plant starts so your garden can thrive.
I don't know the differences between varieties, how will I know what to choose?
Our friendly and experienced staff of farmers and plant-lovers will gladly help you choose the best plants for your situation! Each plant variety will also have an informational sign so you know exactly how much space they need, if they're annuals or perennials, etc.
Do I need to bring anything?
Feel free to bring your own cute basket or a sturdy box to take your plants home in. We'll have plenty of cardboard flats available for you to assemble your garden of delights.