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2007 Plant Sale
Wednesday, May 2 (9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.)
Thursday, May 3 (9:00 a.m.– Noon)
Members-Only Preview Sale
Tuesday, May 1 | 4:30 p.m.–8 p.m.
Admission with BBG membership card only. Memberships (starting at $35/seniors, $40/individuals) may be purchased at the sale.
Free Special Events
Personalized Services
Wednesday, May 2
- 10 a.m.–Noon and 4 p.m.–6 p.m.: Annual baskets and containers demonstrated and made to order. Great for Mother's Day gifts.
Thursday, May 3
- 9:30 a.m.: Hidden Treasures: Guided shopping trip of shrubs and perennials
- 10 a.m.: Houseplants for Sun or Shade: guided shopping trip
- 10 a.m.: Annual Containers for Sun or Shade: planted to order
Talks and Demonstrations
Wednesday, May 2
- 11 a.m.: Bonsai Demonstration: BBG Bonsai Curator Julian Velasco
- 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.: Planning your dream perennial garden
- Noon and 3 p.m.: Cracking the mystery of repotting and reblooming orchids
- 2 p.m.: Houseplant gardens and care
- 3–4 p.m.: Ask the Expert: BBG VP Patrick Cullina
Thursday, May 3
- 10 a.m.: Gardens in Provence
Known for the largest quality selection of plants in the metropolitan area!
Totally tented · Convenient and central · On the Cherry Esplanade
Admission to Garden & Plant Sale:
| Patron | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | $8.00 |
| Seniors (65 and over) & students with ID | $4.00 |
| Children under 12 accompanied by an adult | free |
| Members and school classes | free |
With each paid admission, visitors will receive a free-admission coupon to use on a return visit to the Garden.
Plants
New and exclusive varieties from Monrovia Growers.
Compost Bin Sale
Compost bins for sale at the compost information tent.
Times:
Members-Only Preview Sale, 5/1, 4:30–8 p.m.
General public, 5/2, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. & 5/3, 9 a.m.–Noon
Special 50¢ Plants for Children
Conveniently located adjacent to the Children's Garden. School classes may enter nearby at 900 Washington Avenue or at Flatbush Avenue gate. An ideal introduction to BBG's Children's Garden program. School groups are not permitted in main sale area.
Terrace Café
Snacks and beverages available.
Payment
Mastercard, Visa, American Express, cash, or check.
Plant Checkroom
Check as you buy!
Hours
Garden opens at 9 a.m. on days of sale.
To Reach the Garden by Subway
Q or B train to Prospect Park Station. IRT—7th Ave. 2 or 3 train to Eastern Pkway/Brooklyn Museum. IRT—Lexington Ave. 4 or 5 train, change at Nevins St. to 2 or 3 train.
Visitor Entrances
Eastern Parkway; Flatbush Avenue at Empire Boulevard; Flatbush Avenue at Cherry Esplanade; and 900 Washington Avenue adjacent to the Brooklyn Museum, where there is an attended parking lot. Additional parking on Flatbush Avenue near the special Plant Sale entrance/plant pickup area.
Some carts are provided, but bring your own if you can.