Botanic Garden Holding Its 2012 Plant Sale
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden has announced that the 2012 session of its famous plant sale will be held Wednesday, May 2. From 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Thursday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to noon.
Tented on the garden’s Cherry Esplanade, the sale this year emphasizes native plants. There will be demonstrations and advisory events at the Wednesday session, beginning with a bonsai clinic from 10 a.m. to noon and 2-3 p.m., as well as advice on how to select annuals, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Advice on the care of shrubs, orchids and house plants will also be offered.
Admission to the sale is $10 for adults and $5 for seniors, with children under 12 (accompanied by adult) and members free. Each paid admission gets a coupon for a free return visit to the garden.
The Botanic Garden, at 1000 Washington Avenue, is reachable by subway, taking the 2 or 3 to Eastern Parkway/Brooklyn Museum, the 4 or 5 to Franklin Avenue, the Q, B. or S to Prospect Park.