Native Plant Sales & Nursery Tours


HGCNY’s Fall Plant Sale is September 13th and 14th.

Details here.


Please note: the Native Plant Sales and Nursery Tours listed below are not run by Wild Ones HGCNY


August 2 to August 31, 2025

August Specials All Month at Grow Wild! A Native Plant Nursery

When: See https://www.growwildnatives.com/ for nursery hours

Where: Grow Wild! A Native Plant Nursery, 245 Speed Hill Rd. Brooktondale, NY 14817

Description:

  • August 2 – August 31
    • Buy $100 and get 3 Plants for Free. A variety of choices will be available. (Choices may vary each week.)
  • August 16-August 31
    • Fall Plant Collections at Special Pricing – Ccollections of 10 plants and 18 plants for different planting conditions
  • 50% off  Select Plants All Month

Link: https://growwildnatives.com/so/aePXc7z00


August 25, 2025 to September 15, 2025

Summer’s End Native Plant Sale with Go Native! Perennials

When: Noon to 7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays August 25th – September 15th

Note: Closed Monday September 1st for Labor Day

Where:  Limeledge Botanical Garden and Arboretum (Brookside entrance), 1686 NY 321, Elbridge NY

Description: Located in the Finger Lakes Region of upstate New York in the hills of western Onondaga County, Limeledge is building a world-class woody plant collection nestled within a range of scenic landscapes. Our collections are designed to bring attention to native species and serve as an ecopark celebrating the region’s flora while introducing visitors to plant diversity from around the world.

All profits from sale go to seed production and collection.

Links: https://mailchi.mp/2968c1641a76/the-wonders-of-wildflowers-10339537


August 28, 2025 to August 31, 2025

Tree Sale at The Plantsmen Nursery

When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, August 28, 2025 to Saturday, August 30, 2025, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, August 31, 2025

Note: Closed Monday September 1st for Labor Day

Where:  The Plantsmen Nursery, 482 Peruville Road, Groton, NY 13073

Description: Enjoy 15% off all trees – Container and Ball + Burlap

Fall weather is here! Get a jump on planting.

(Cash and carry, no holds. Discount does not apply to pre-orders, installation or delivery fees. Cannot be combined with any other discount.)

Link: https://www.plantsmen.com/


September 13, 2025

The Bird House Native Plant Sale with Amanda’s Native Garden

When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, September 13, 2025

Where: The Bird House, 3035 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618

Description: Amanda’s Native Garden will have an excellent selection of native plants available. You can order ahead if you are looking for specific plants and we will make sure to bring them to the sale. To order ahead call (585) 750-6288 or email [email protected]

Links: https://www.amandasnativeplants.com/events or https://www.thebirdhouseny.com/event/native-plant-sale-with-amandas-garden-2/


September 13, 2025

Intro to Habitat Gardening Workshop at Lazy Dirt Wildflower Farm

When: 11 a.m. Saturday, September 13, 2025

Where: Lazy Dirt Wildflower Farm, 340 Dry Bridge Road, Mexico, NY

Description: Want to create a garden for pollinators but don’t know where to start? 

Start right here at Lazy Dirt Wildflower Farm with a tour of our gardens! 

In this 1 hour workshop new to experienced gardeners will learn:

  • Simple pollinator-friendly gardening practices for any size garden from containers to acres! 
  • About native plants and how to care for them 
  • How to garden by the season to feed and shelter  pollinators, birds and other wildlife all year long

Workshops are held outdoors. Please wear appropriate shoes and attire. 

Includes habitat gardening materials and light refreshments. 

Limited to 12 participants; ages 11+ (Children’s Garden Workshops available upon request!)

$10 Fee. Register here.

Link: https://www.lazydirtflowerfarm.com/workshops-events/p/habitat-gardening-workshop


September 19 – 21, 2025

Flowers and Foliage with Amanda’s Garden

When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, September 19 to Sunday, September 21, 2025

Where: Amanda’s Native Garden, 8030 Story Rd, Dansville, NY 14437

Description: Visit our annual fall event at the nursery! Fall is the best time to plant to enjoy next year. We’ll have our beautiful native plants for sale so you can get a jump start on planting this fall to enjoy next year! We will also have autumn decorations, seed collecting demonstrations and guided tours of the property. Our popular seed discovery game will be back this year. Bring the kids to enjoy our leaf rubbing station! Knowledgeable staff will be on hand to answer questions and give consultations for your landscape.

Links: https://www.amandasnativeplants.com/events


September 20, 2025

Bee Smart: Grow Native! Native Plant Festival and Sale

When: 9 am to 3 pm, Saturday, September 20, 2025

  • 9:00 am – Guided Nature Walk with NY State Master Naturalist Volunteer, Pete Saracino
  • 10:00 am – Local Vendor Booths Open & Native Plant & Pollinator Experts’ Presentations (Molly Jacobson, Krissy Boys, Janice Wiles)
  • 2:45 pm – Guided Tour with Fred Leff
  • All Day – Local Vendors & Native Plant Sales

Where: Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge, 3395 US-20, Seneca Falls, NY 13148

Sponsored by: The Friends of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex

Fall is an excellent time to plant native trees, shrubs and perennials so please join us for fun, food and flowers at the third annual Grow Native! Native Plant Festival and Sale. Come early (9 am) for a guided nature walk around the refuge with Master Naturalist, Pete Saracino and stay for our special guest speakers:

  • Molly Jacobson from SUNY ESF Restoration Science
  • Center, Krissy Boys from Finger Lakes Native Plant Society and Janice Wiles from
  • Go Native! Perennials in Skaneateles.

Discover the fascinating relationship between native plants and native pollinators and the impact they have on local ecosystems. Learn more about re-naturalizing landscapes with native plants, designing pollinator gardens, plant propagation, composting and more. Visit our many native plant vendors and local artisans. Enjoy lunch from a local food truck and later join a naturalist for a bug sweep in the marsh. End your day with a
birding adventure on the Wildlife Drive with Audubon Environmental Educator, Fred Leff. This fall take a walk on the wild side and enjoy a fun-filled “day of discovery” at the Refuge!

Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/3223500001152184

“Come for the flowers, stay for the fun!”


September 27, 2025

Geneva Native Plant Sale with Amanda’s Native Garden

When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, September 273, 2025

Where: Finger Lakes Welcome Center, 35 Lake Front Dr, Geneva, NY 14456

Description: Amanda’s Native Garden will have an excellent selection of native plants available. You can order ahead if you are looking for specific plants and we will make sure to bring them to the sale. To order ahead call (585) 750-6288 or email [email protected]

Links: https://www.amandasnativeplants.com/events