Plant Sales and Workshops to Check Out this Mother's Day Weekend
Mother’s Day always marks the point in the greater Champaign County area that Spring is fully sprung and bringing sunshine, warmer weather, and beautiful flowers to our community. What better time than Mother’s Day Weekend to pick up some blooming bulbs and plants to gift to Mom or give your home and garden a new look. Take advantage of these 3 great floral festivities this Mother’s Day Weekend.
Sola Gratia Farm Plant Sale, Sola Gratia Farm (May 10-19, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
Just in time for planting, gardening, and Mother’s Day gifting, the Sola Gratia Farm Plant Sale is taking place starting today through May 19th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The sale features a wide variety of organically grown veggies, herbs, and heirlooms plus locally sourced flowers including hanging baskets, potted, perennials and bedding. Bring cash, checks, or a credit card, and keep Mom in mind when shopping!
2019 Annual Native Plant Sale, Lincoln Square Mall (May 11, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
More than 40 species of native prairie flowering plants and grasses suitable for a variety of soil and light conditions will be for sale at this annual even put on by the Grand Prairie Friends. Native plants are important to help attract pollinators like butterflies, insects, and hummingbirds, which provide more equality to the local ecosystem. They’re also much easier to care for and less expensive. Support native plants with a gift to mom at this yearly event.
Spring Succulent Wreath Making Workshop, Riggs Brewing Company (May 12, 1 – 2 p.m.)
Looking for something to do on the big day itself? With the brightness of Spring on our doorstep, create a colorful home decoration that exudes the vibrancy and joy of the season. Farmer Holly will lead a wreath making class in crafting custom, gorgeous, wreaths on grapevine frames at Riggs Brewing Company. Spots are filling up, so secure one today for you and a maternal figure in your life. Plus, you get to take some beautiful crafts home with you!
From all of us at Visit Champaign County, Happy Mother’s Day!