You know that it is really springtime in Seattle when Tilth Alliance (formerly Seattle Tilth) holds its annual edible plant sale in Meridian Park. This is one of the big events on the Seattle plant nerd calendar, and is a big draw (and traffic/parking challenge) to the neighborhood. As has been the case in recent years, the plant sale is a three-day event May 3-5, with an early-bird pre-sale on Friday evening (5:00p-7:00p) and the usual Saturday-Sunday (9:00a-3:00p) fest.
The Good Shepherd P-Patch gardeners (I am one, full disclosure) have their community garden plots in Meridian Park and I would be remiss if I didn’t also mention—as is my usual shameless practice—that we will be on-site all three days selling yummy baked goods of every kind (including gluten-free and doggo treats). The sales represent our primary source of income to support all those sexy, nerdy gardening purchases, like compost and hoses and yard waste bags.
Come kill two birds with one scone (sorry…)! Or if you’re a certified introvert and grump: flee the neighborhood for the weekend…