Cape Cod Master Gardeners’ Annual Plant Sale Returns May 17th with Native Plants and Garden Favorites
Locally grown vegetables, herbs, pollinator-friendly natives, and expert advice – all under one roof at the Cape Cod Fairgrounds.
May 6, 2025 (Barnstable, MA) – The Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod will host its 26th Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 17, at the Cape Cod Fairgrounds in East Falmouth, inside the Marketplace Barn.
This year’s sale features a wide selection of locally grown plants, with an expanded focus on pollinator-friendly native species and climate-resilient varieties well-suited to Cape Cod’s unique environment. Available plants include native perennials, flowering annuals, herbs, vegetables, and an impressive variety of tomato plants—including heirlooms known for their flavor and diversity.
A dedicated outdoor tent will highlight Cape-friendly shrubs such as hydrangeas, rhododendrons, native azaleas, and kalmias.
Master Gardener volunteers will be available to answer gardening questions and help customers select plants appropriate for their growing conditions. The event features a streamlined layout for efficient checkout, and the shopping experience is designed to be welcoming and informative for both new and experienced gardeners.
Proceeds support the Association’s public education programs and community gardening projects across Cape Cod. The sale will be held rain or shine. Please note: no dogs are permitted on the fairgrounds.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM until sold out
Location: Cape Cod Fairgrounds, 1220 Nathan Ellis Hwy (Route 151), East Falmouth
Entrance: West Gate at Currier Road
ABOUT MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION OF CAPE COD: The Master Gardener Program is a cooperative effort between Master Gardener volunteers and Cape Cod Cooperative Extension to provide science-based horticultural information to the residents of Barnstable County. Master Gardener volunteers provide education and services to the community promoting sustainable and environmentally sound gardening practices. The Master Gardener Association provides the means by which members increase their knowledge of and interest in gardening and related topics. Learn more at www.capecod.gov/extension
ABOUT CAPE COD COOPERATIVE EXTENSION: Cape Cod Cooperative Extension is the education department for Barnstable County. Educational programs focus on agriculture, marine resources, horticulture, aquaculture, natural resources, water quality, recycling, household hazardous waste, nutrition, food safety, youth development, and environmental education issues facing the county. Extension programs are conducted in Barnstable County in cooperation with the University of Massachusetts and The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution–Sea Grant program. Learn more at www.capecod.gov/extension
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