Farmingdale State College To Hold Yearly Plant Sale

FARMINGDALE, NY — Farmingdale State College is set to hold its annual plant sale from Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The event will be held at the Farmingdale State College campus, at 2350 NY-110, Farmingdale.

The plant sale will feature a wide selection of flowers, vegetables/herbs, perennials, houseplants, succulents, and tropical plants for the patio. Much of the plant material is grown on-campus by college staff and students, while the remainder is grown locally on Long Island.

The sale is managed by the Department of Urban Horticulture and Design, a legacy program with a storied past dating back more than 100 years, when the institution opened its doors as an agricultural school.

"Over the years, the Department of Urban Horticulture & Design has developed a strong partnership with the local horticulture industry, since many local professionals complete their training at Farmingdale," said Dr. Jonathan M. Lehrer, chairman of the Horticulture Department, in a news release.

Horticulture students learn their skills in the department's classrooms, studios, labs, and greenhouses. Perhaps most important is the "living" classroom, the renowned Robert F. Ench Teaching Gardens, according to the college. Beyond its iron gates rest over five acres of theme gardens that are carefully designed, planted, maintained, and treasured by students as an integral component of their training, during the semester and as part of the Summer Garden Intern Program.

The gardens are also a source of inspiration and education for the campus and Long Island community. They are open to the public daily during the growing season.

All proceeds from the sale are used to support Horticulture students and the Robert F. Ench Teaching Gardens. Customers are encouraged to bring their own wagon for convenience.