Plant sale ordering is open now through May15! Order early for the best selection!
Plant sale ordering is open now through May15! Order early for the best selection!
Please reach out to us at info@sustainablestoughton.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.
No. While some plant sales require you to order a minimum quantity of 4-16 plants of the same species, our sale does not. If you want just one plant, we've got you covered at a great price! (Just $4 per plant)
When choosing your plants, you may wish to consider:
Site conditions are important to consider to provide optimal moisture and light to support the plant's best outcome and growth.
It's nice to have one or more species in bloom throughout the season to provide color and beauty, as well as food sources for pollinators.
Consider the height of the plants and where they will be placed.
Grasses often get overlooked because they don't offer a colorful bloom, however, grasses play an important role by providing a finer texture to the garden. Grasses often provide fall/winter interest to the garden. Additionally, they help provide support to the flowering plants in the garden. Grasses are a valuable partner in the native prairie.
Check out our downloadable/printable species list spreadsheet that includes site specifics, height, and bloom time for each species HERE
Be sure to include at least one Homegrown National Park Keystone Species in your planting! There are 4 to choose from: New England Aster, Sand Coreopsis, Sneezeweed, or Old Field Goldenrod.
Here is the definition of the Homegrown National Park Keystone Speices taken directly from the Homegrown National Park website "Simply put, Keystone Plants are the most productive plants that support the most species! Doug (Tallamy's) research at the University of Delaware has shown that a few genera of native plants, or keystone genera, form the backbone of local ecosystems, particularly in terms of producing the food that fuels insects. By planting just one of these keystone plants you can help restore native biodiversity! Landscapes that do not contain one or more species of keystone genera will have failed food webs, even if the diversity of other plants is high." Be sure to include at least one keystone species in your planting! Look for the ** next to the species name.
Plants are in pots that are approximately 2.5"x2.5"x3.5" deep
Generally, it's suggested to plant 1 plant per 12-18". Consider your area and use that spacing as a guideline.
Plants cost $4 each.
100% of your purchase goes to our non-profit so we can continue to provide FREE educational programming, community events, and more related to sustainability in our local community.
After all the early orders have been filled, any remaining plants will be available for purchase on Saturday, June 7th from 9am-noon. We have a limited number of plants available for each species and encourage you to place an online order by May 15th, especially if you have your heart set on certain species of plants. You can find our online order form HERE
You will pay for your plants in-person on Saturday, June 7th when you pick up your order. No payment is collected prior to plant pick-up. We are trying this method this year trusting that those who reserve plants in advance with our online order will pick up and pay for their plants on June 7th.
We will be accepting cash, local checks, or credit card payments. While we are small non-profit, and credit card fees have gone up, we are especially grateful to those of you who are able to pay for your order with cash or check.
Saturday, June 7th from 9am-Noon. Plant order pick-up is at 229 E. Main Street, Stougthon. This is the location of the former Yahara River Grocery Co-op, right next to Fosdal's Bakery.
Visit our species list page to see what species are labeled as SOLD OUT FOR 2025 to make sure the plants you are ordering are available at the time you submit your order. Additionally, you may encounter an error message when trying to enter a quantity of an item on your online order form when an item is sold out.
Our online plant order form can be found HERE. Fill out the form and click the submit button. You'll receive an automated confirmation from JotForms that your order form was sent. You will also receive an email from our Plant Sale Coordinator within 48 hours of your order submission.
You'll receive an automated confirmation email from JotForms that your order form was sent and received. You will also receive an email from our Plant Sale Coordinator 1-3 days after we receive submission.
If you need to make adjustments to your plant order, please email our plant sale coordinator at info@sustainablestoughton.org for assistance.
Please contact us at info@sustainablestoughton.org as soon as you are aware of this and we will do our best to come up with a solution so you can still receive your plants.