Fullerton College’s horticulture department will hold its fall plant sale on Saturday, Oct. 12, and Sunday, Oct. 13, to raise funds for the program.
According to the plant sale flier, the campus event will feature an array of options. This includes California native and drought-tolerant plants, succulents, fruit trees and perennials.
Horticulture intern Ashley Signorelli revealed that these biannual plant sales supply hard-to-find products. For instance, the horticulture department hand-selected narrowleaf milkweed and yarrow, both California native plants.
“Many popular stores that carry plants, like The Home Depot and related companies, don’t have a large variety of California native plants,” said Signorelli. “By offering a varied selection to the direct community, we ensure we are doing our part in preserving our local landscapes and ecosystems.”
She mentioned the types of vegetables that will be at the event, such as spinach, Brussels sprouts, herbs and collard greens.
Horticulture Department coordinator Jeff Feaster explained that the goal of the sale is to raise money for the program.
“We have several interns that we hire… and much of the money that we make during the plant sale provides funds to hire the interns,” said Feaster.
While the priority is funding the internships, the money also supports other department areas. Signorelli stated that the department created a greenhouse with previous funds.
In addition, the funds go toward improving the student experience. The department implements them in field trips and the new horticulture club.
She noted that the fall sales receive large turnouts, with families, experts and alumni among those who attend.
For Feaster, this community outreach is a highlight of the plant sale. Although it’s a busy couple of days for Feaster, he believes the effort pays off.
“Ultimately, we get to see the fruit of our labor is in the money that we generate,” said Feaster. “We take a lot of pride in the quality that we’re producing.”
The plant sale will be located at the 1600 building, with Fullerton College providing free parking in the fifth lot. The hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, and from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday.
