Perfect Timing! Just when its ideal planting time in the Ojai Valley and just as we’re trying to use less water, the Ojai Valley Museum is hosting its annual Fall Native Plant Sale on Saturday, October 2nd from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the museum’s back courtyard.

Hundreds of drought tolerant, eye-catching plants and trees will be available from two Ojai growers: Lawrence Nicklin of Plantasia Landscaping, and Scott Smith of Euterpe Farms. A new vendor at this sale is Denise Ritchie of Malibu Compost, the first certified Biodynamic compost in the nation! David Mason of the Village Florist will provide hothouse Orchids to the mix.

The Ojai Valley Museum’s plant sales have virtually sold out every time, with customers eager to add different varieties and textures to their landscape and patios. Most of the plants are native to Ojai with its own microclimate; they are low water users often with prodigious blooms. The proffered plants are hearty native species, especially developed to flourish in the Ojai region’s climate and soil. They are attractive to native butterflies, bees, hummingbirds and other birds, bringing much activity to your garden.

Growers Nicklin and Smith will be on hand to give instructions and ideas; alongside them will be other horticultural experts for additional free advice relevant to the plants for sale and our geographic region. Throughout the day, the California Native Plant Society will sell books, give out related pamphlets, and provide even more advice! Customers will leave with gorgeous, healthy, Ojai-appropriate plants and the know-how to make them flourish!

Plants will sell from $4 to $30, with a 10% discount to current 2010 museum members. All profits from this sale will go to support the Ojai Valley Museum’s operating fund, to support its activities and programs.

The Ojai Valley Museum is located at 130 West Ojai Avenue, Ojai, CA. For further information please call (805 640-1390.