May 7 10AM-1PM
The university’s Finnerty Gardens keep getting better and a big reason for the growth is the annual support received from the UVic Plant Sale.
Each year, hundreds of gardeners flock to the university’s McKinnon Gym to select from an incredible array of plants, trees, shrubs, hanging baskets—you name it.
This year’s sale—huge by any standard—is on May 7 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. The popular sale is organized by more than 150 community volunteers from the Finnerty Garden Friends.
Net proceeds from the sale go toward additions and improvements to the UVic Finnerty Gardens, located on the southwest corner of campus.
The gardens are open all year and there is no charge for admission. The site offers a stunning array of rhododendrons (around 500 varieties in all). Visitors also enjoy a range of plants, trees and shrubs alongside walking paths that wind through the 2.6-hectare site.
Plant sale shoppers are encouraged to arrive early for the best selection. Visa, MasterCard and Interac are accepted.
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