Princeton NJ Events

Master Gardener Plant Sale - Newtown

Saturday May 3, 2025
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Penn State Master Gardeners of Bucks County will hold its annual plant sale on Saturday, May 3rd, from 9AM to 1PM at the Middletown Grange Fairgrounds located at 576 Penns Park Road in Newtown, PA 18940. This highly anticipated sale will include donated plants from Master Gardeners, unusual perennials, annuals, vegetables and herbs, pollinator and butterfly plants, native plants, houseplants, shade plants, deer-resistant plants, container plants, and a beautiful selection of hanging baskets for Mother’s Day.

More than 80 knowledgeable Master Gardeners will be on hand during the sale to answer your home gardening questions. Your plant sale purchases will support community outreach, local demonstration gardens, and gardening education. Please note: No dogs are allowed. This event will be held rain or shine. Shoppers are encouraged to bring wagons or carts for easy carrying. The sale will accept cash, checks, and credit cards. For more information, call 267-483-2020.

Spring Plant Expo and Garden Market, Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County

Saturday May 3, 2025
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Find garden blooms galore at the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County annual Spring Plant Expo and Garden Market on Saturday, May 3rd from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The event will be held rain or shine at the Mercer Educational Gardens, located on the grounds of the Mercer County Stables at 431A Federal City Road, Hopewell Township. This year's Expo will feature the ever-popular home-grown perennials, trees, and shrubs from the gardens of Rutgers Master Gardeners.A garden market will feature select vendors including Steven Kristoph Nursery of Millstone Township, Shannon's Nursery from Doylestown, Byrne Farm Market of Wrightstown, and Chickadee Creek Farm in Pennington. Meet these select growers and purchase a wide variety of native plants, woody ornamentals, perennials, annuals, herbs, tomatoes, and other veggies.

Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted. Free parking is available on site. Pets are not allowed on the park grounds, except for trained service animals.

Grounds For Sculpture’s Annual Plant Sale

Saturday May 3, 2025
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Now in its sixth year, From Our Grounds to Yours, Grounds For Sculpture’s annual plant sale, will feature a unique selection of annuals, perennials, and shrubs, as well as a variety of GFS propagated trees, houseplants, and succulent gardens. Our Director of Horticulture, Horticulture staff and volunteers will be on hand during the sale to answer questions and share garden-planning advice. All proceeds support GFS’s Horticulture department. This event is rain or shine. Don’t forget to bring your wagon! We will feature a demonstration on container gardening by the Horticulture staff at 12:30PM. The plant sale takes place on Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4.

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71st Annual Show and Plant Sale, Garden State African Violet Club

Saturday May 3, 2025
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Garden State African Violet Club Hosts 71st Annual Show and Plant Sale The Garden State African Violet Club (GSAVC) is excited to announce its 71st Annual Show and Plant Sale on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. at Mercer County Community College's Student Center, located at 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, NJ.

This year's theme, "Violets on the Move," will showcase America's favorite houseplants—African violets—arranged in stunning plant and design displays. Visitors will have the opportunity to admire hundreds of award-winning African violets, expertly grown by club members and prominent growers.

In addition to the breathtaking displays, attendees can browse educational exhibits, interact with experts to get tips on growing and caring for their own violets, and shop for unique and vibrant African violets from both commercial growers and club members. With Mother's Day just around the corner, these beautiful plants make perfect gifts! Admission is free, and parking is available on-site. Follow the signs upon entering the campus. For directions, visit https://www.mccc.edu/welcome_directions_wwcampus.shtml