Saturday, Sept. 28, 12 – 2 pm, Coffelt Farm
— from San Juan County Land Bank —
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to purchase locally grown wildflowers native to San Juan County! The Land Bank is hosting three sales in September featuring native plants produced by The Salish Seeds Project. Nursery gates will open to the public September 8 on San Juan Island, with pop-up sales September 21 on Lopez and September 28 on Orcas.
Many of the plants offered are hard to obtain commercially and are uncommon even in the wild. Most are showy, great for native pollinators, and drought-tolerant. Sale offerings will include harsh Indian paintbrush, camas bulbs, Canada goldenrod, Henderson’s checkermallow, and many more. Visit the Land Bank’s website (https://sjclandbank.org/the-salish-seed-project/) for a complete list of species, descriptions, and prices. Plant prices offset production costs and do not generate a profit. Quantities are limited so on-time arrival is recommended for the best selection.
Native Plant Sales Dates:
- San Juan Island – Sunday, Sept. 8, 12 – 2 pm, Red Mill Farm
- Lopez Island – Saturday, Sept. 21, 12 – 2 pm, Sunset Hardware
- Orcas Island – Saturday, Sept. 28, 12 – 2 pm, Coffelt Farm
The Salish Seeds Project is dedicated to restoring native wildflowers and grasses in the San Juan Islands. Plants and seeds are produced at a nursery located at Red Mill Farm in San Juan Valley. In a fruitful partnership, The San Juan Preservation Trust owns the property and the Land Bank runs the nursery. For more information, visit sjclandbank.org/the-salish-seed-project/ or contact the Land Bank at 360-378-4402.
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