The Hill Country Master Gardeners will host their annual Blooms & Barrels Sale on Saturday, April 11, offering a wide selection of plants, gardening supplies and educational resources for area residents.
The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon, or until sold out, at the Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 Texas Highway 27.
Organizers say the annual fundraiser draws gardeners of all experience levels and supports local horticulture education efforts throughout the region.
More than 40 varieties of native and adaptive plants will be available, selected for their ability to thrive in Hill Country growing conditions.
Tina Pierson, Blooms & Barrels chair and treasurer for the Hill Country Master Gardeners, said proceeds from the sale stay local.
“Proceeds from the sale stay right here at home, helping the Hill Country Master Gardeners support more than two dozen educational projects and public gardens across the Texas Hill Country,” Pierson said.
Several new features will be introduced at this year’s event, including a member-grown plant area featuring plants propagated by Master Gardeners, an expanded selection of vegetables and herbs, and the debut of the HCMG Marketplace, which will offer handmade items such as painted pots, note cards and crafts.
The event will also include “The Shed,” an area offering gently used gardening tools, pots and supplies.
Returning items include painted rain barrels and traditional rainwater harvesting barrels. Proceeds from barrel sales help fund scholarships for students pursuing horticulture degrees at Texas universities.
Visitors can tour the demonstration garden, speak with Master Gardeners and access educational materials on topics including landscaping, pruning, vegetable gardening and plant propagation. Information on how to become a Master Gardener will also be available.
The Hill Country Junior Master Gardeners will also participate, showcasing their garden plots and selling fresh eggs.
Organizers encourage attendees to arrive early due to limited inventory.
For more information, visit hillcountrymastergardeners. org or call 830-257-6568.
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