Spring Plant Sale
Plant Sale at Rhubarb Botanicals
Saturdays 9am - 12pm, Thursdays 4pm-7pm
Last call for plant starts! All starts on sale through June 6th at our Farm Store only. Click here for an updated list of what we have available.
Come to our Farm Store to pick up your garden starts, seeds, potting soil, and get excited to plant your garden.
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!
Also available at the Spring Plant Sale:
- Over 75 varieties of seed packets from Seed Savers Exchange and Driftless Seed Supply
- Potting mix from Lucy's Soil (formerly Beautiful Land Products)
- Dahlia Tubers
- Seed potatoes
Cash and cards are accepted (3% fee added to card transactions).
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.