Save the Date – the 2025 online sale goes “live” September 14
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS |||
Do you dream of creating wildflower habitat in your backyard? Are you looking for sustainable landscaping to support pollinators and other wildlife?
Mark your calendar for the San Juan County Conservation Land Bank’s Fall Native Wildflower Sale. Buyers can reserve plants online September 14 – 19 and pick them up on Saturday, October 4 on San Juan, Orcas, and Lopez islands. Plants are produced locally by the Salish Seeds Project, a joint program of the Land Bank and the San Juan Preservation Trust.
Over twenty species of local, native wildflowers will be available, including blue-eyed grass, Canada goldenrod, and Douglas aster. Most plants are in biodegradable pots that can be planted. Limited numbers of bulbs including camas, chocolate lily, and Hooker’s onion will also be featured. Pollinator Garden Kits are back by popular demand. These kits are an economical option for creating a 100 square foot native flower garden with pre-selected plants, seeds, and instructions.
An advanced guide to the sale is available now on the Salish Seeds Project webpage (accessed through the Land Bank’s website at sjclandbank.org). When the sale opens online at 9am on Sunday, September 14, look for the purple WILDFLOWER SALE tab in the website’s menu bar.
For anyone seeking tips on gardening with native species, the Land Bank has produced a helpful guide, “Growing Native Wildflowers in the San Juan Islands.” It’s available in digital format on the Salish Seeds project webpage or pick up a printed copy for free at the Land Bank’s Friday Harbor office.
The price per plant offsets the cost of production, allowing the Land Bank to provide this community service. Quantities are limited so shop early to avoid disappointment.
About San Juan County’s Conservation Land Bank
San Juan County’s Conservation Land Bank, funded by a 1% real estate excise tax paid by purchasers of property at closing, acquires and protects special places in the Islands including coastlines, farmland, forests and wetlands. The main office is located at 328 Caines Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. For more information about San Juan County’s Conservation Land Bank, visit www.sjclandbank.org.
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