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Hey Punawebers,
The annual BIAN spring plant sale is scheduled for February 29 and March 1 -- Friday 5pm - 9pm and Saturday, 9am - 2pm. As usual, it will be at the Edith Kanakaole Stadium.
The sale now accepts Credit Cards, as well as cash and checks. This is THE GREATEST sale for plant-a-holics, so hope you come out and find that special plant (or 10) for your Puna gardens. The sale is run by the Big Island Association of Nurserymen, and part of the proceeds go to support a scholarship fund for UH agriculture students.
Jane Adams
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Does anybody know of any plant sales during the period from March 9 to March 19? (Maybe we should start planning our trips around scheduled plant sales....)
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Look on the web for Kona Outdoor Circle. I understand their sale is the middle of March. Then, the Waimea Outdoor Circle is the last weekend in March. Busy month for sales!
jane
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Jane, thank you for the leads and the good news. We are counting the days!
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Yeah, the sales are some of the best ways to get interesting new plants. Some plants aren't available anywhere else except from the sales.
"I like yard sales," he said. "All true survivalists like yard sales."
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Bump...
All the vendors are working hard at preparing their best plants to put on the best sale ever! Come meet your local nursery folks, and help benefit the scholarship for young horticulture students!
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I can't wait! Last year I got some very unique plants, some old favorites - and TERRIFIC prices! Take the time to check it out - you'll be glad you did. : )
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Gotta get there early, though, since a lot of the really unique ones sell out quickly. It seems there is always a demand for the really fancy hibiscus. I'm starting to see a lot of folks "collect" them and have a huge variety of different ones around the yard. Kinda like folks do with roses or day lilies.
"I like yard sales," he said. "All true survivalists like yard sales."
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... or Vireya Rhododendrons [
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Bump -- This is IT! Friday night, 2/29 from 5pm - 9pm, and then Saturday, March 1, 9am - 2pm. Come find your treasures! Location: Edith Kanakaole Stadium, and remember that part of the income goes to support a scholarship for Ag students at UH Hilo!
Jane Adams
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