Native Plant Sale & Composting Site at the Key West Botanical Garden

KEY WEST, Florida Keys –  The Native Plant Nursery at the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden will be holding its monthly native plant sale from 9am to Noon Saturday, October 19, 2024.  Along with the plant sale, food waste for composting will be accepted.  Master Gardeners will be on site to answer any plant questions.
 
Bring your food scraps to support composting in the Keys pilot research and educational collaboration with the UF/IFAS Monroe County Extension.  Food waste will be accepted every 3rd Saturday during the plant sale.  Acceptable items: Fruits, Vegetables, Grains (Pasta, Bread, Rice), Coffee grounds & Egg Shells.  No Meat or Dairy.
 
The Nursery has 160 species of native trees, shrubs & vines available including Native & Cuban palms, and vegetable plants.  There are more than 2,000 plants which attract birds, butterflies and other pollinators in 1-gallon to 15-gallon pots.  Key West Botanical Garden members receive a 15% discount.  Memberships are available on site.  The Garden is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation and all proceeds directly benefit the Garden’s conservation program.  
 
The Garden is located at 5210 College Road on Stock Island.  For more information email: [email protected], call 305-296-1504 or visit www.keywest.garden.