JC Master Gardeners to host 2022 Plant Sale & Flea Market on May 7

Calling all gardening enthusiasts. Johnson County Master Gardeners (JCMG) will host its 13th annual Garden Sale & Flea Market that will be held Saturday, May 7, from 9 to noon, at the Johnson County Fairgrounds in Building B & C.

Following a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Plant Sale & Flea Market is returning featuring plants from Master Gardeners’ gardens.

A wide range of perennial flowers, vegetables and herbs, shrubs and woody plants as well as Flea Market and Mother’s Day gift items will be available for sale. Shoppers may also select unique gifts at the Butterfly House Silent Auction. The Butterfly House is open to the public during the Johnson County 4-H & FFA Fair.

A popular component of the activity is the Flea Market. The Flea Market will sell previously-owned garden tools, plant containers, equipment, yard art, books, and other items.

Do some spring cleaning and consider donating your items to the Master Gardeners program. Flea Market donations from the public will be accepted. All items must be clean and in working order. No chemicals, please. Flea Market donations can be dropped off on Thursday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Friday, May 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Building B at the Fairgrounds.

Proceeds from the annual JCMG Plant Sale & Flea Market support 4-H Awards, Kirkwood Community College Horticulture Scholarships and JCMG programs and operations.

Organized in 1982, Johnson County Master Gardeners is an educational volunteer program, sponsored by Iowa State University Johnson County Extension and Outreach. JCMG provides current, research-based, home horticulture information and education to the citizens of Iowa through programs and projects. Master Gardeners receive horticulture training and volunteer to promote a mission of education and service.