MGC Plant Sale Recap

89th Annual
Maplewood Garden Club Plant Sale
May 2026

This Spring the Maplewood Garden Club held its 89th Annual Plant Sale at the Maplewood Community Pool on May 7, 8, and 9.  MGC members braved the beautiful sunshine, some rain (Friday), and cool Spring temps to provide the community yet another successful MGC Plant Sale. 

The annual plant sale is the only fundraiser held by MGC each year, offering exceptional plant material, the unusual or rare plants and below market prices to the gardening community.  The funds raised enable us to generate the resources that support the ongoing projects and activities donated to the Township, some of which include: Scholarships to Columbia High School Seniors, Rutgers University Students, and Township employees for continuing education programs at Rutgers University; the Dickens Village Conservatory; the Durand-Hedden herb garden; the Hilton Rain Garden; Maplewood Library book donations; Maplewood Township greenhouses; the Memorial Garden behind Town Hall; holiday decorations at the railroad station and on various municipal buildings; and numerous gardens around town.

The Club has long term relationships with some of the best growers in the country,  under the guidance of expert and master gardeners, dedicated volunteers begin potting-up bare root perennials in mid-winter, nurturing them in the MGC nursery garden cold frames and municipal greenhouses.

Here Comes Sunshine

Even with inventory disappearing quickly, customers continued arriving throughout the weekend, filling carts, asking questions, sharing gardening stories, and enjoying the excitement that has made this annual tradition such a beloved community event. By closing time on Saturday, more than 90% of our inventory had been sold. An extraordinary accomplishment!

A heartfelt thank you goes out to every volunteer who gave their time, energy, and enthusiasm during the sale weekend. Your willingness to pitch in wherever needed created a welcoming and enjoyable experience for everyone who attended.