Friends School Plant Sale

Who needs some fall flowers for today? Minnesota maroon mums with Mystic Spires Salvia behind, and unknown reseeded marigolds. All kinds of marigolds are really in these day here in the Twin Cities! #FlowerReport

Aromatic aster October Skies and an almost red cultivar of New England aster, mid-October in the Twin Cities, Minnesota. #FlowerReport

Second to last week of free herbs outside the book return at the St Anthony Park library. Probably the last week for basil (lots today!).

Who knows what the plant called African Blue basil looks like? Well, this is post-summer in Minnesota. The 1st photo is 3 plants, left to bloom because bees love the flowers so. The 2nd is a close up of the flowers. The 3rd is some of the flowers next to Tangerine Gem signet marigolds. #FlowerReport

I have a love/not love relationship with New England asters. On a sunny day in late September, they’re among the best. But as plants they’re annoying to deal with! #FlowerReport

Shout out to sweet black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia subtomentosa). Late summer to fall bloomers whose flowers last up to a month. Great in the vase too! #FlowerReport

Three more colorful foliage plants that last all season so you don’t have to rely on flowers for color. And they can become houseplants too. Polka dot plant (Hypoestes) Confetti Pink, White and Rose. #FlowerReport

It’s mistflower season. This US native perennial looks just like the annual ageratum, confusing everyone. Aggressive reseeder. #FlowerReport

Part-shade window box plants in September. Beacon Violet and Salmon impatiens, Trailblazer Road Trip coleus. #FlowerReport

Happy #SundayYellow from one of my favorite #NativePlants annuals, Chamaecrista fasciculata (Partridge Pea). #gardening #bloomscrolling #FlowerReport #SmallJoys 🌱

Fall flowers in Saint Paul. Pink and white turtlehead (the latter with bumblebee butt emerging), brown-eyed Susans, and heart-leaves asters. The yellow centers are pre-pollinator visit, the pink are post-visit. #FlowerReport

It’s hydrangea season! Little Quick Fire is beginning to enpinken. Limelight (full size about 10’ tall and close up of one bloom) is spectacular. Both at the St Anthony Park library. #FlowerReport

The many faces of marigold Strawberry Blonde. #FlowerReport

How can you ever get enough of zinnias? #FlowerReport

Some Saint Paul August drought flowers. Meadow blazing star, Joe pye weed with bumble bee, Japanese anemones. #FlowerReport

What’s blooming at the St Anthony Park library in Saint Paul? On the hill, Korean angelica and zinnias. In the front staircase bed, the white calamintha is at peak (here intermixed with Ageratum and Browalia). #FlowerReport

Annuals outside Speedy Market on Como Ave in Saint Paul. Three colors of lisianthus and a green zinnia backed by red-leaf Celosia. #FlowerReport

Some native plants blooming now in Minnesota. Partridge pea, brown-eyed Susan, gray-headed coneflower, and prairie baby’s breath. #FlowerReport

Container annuals coming into full effect. Oxalis Charmed Wine with Beacon White impatiens, Lime Zinger elephant ears, polka dot plant with a red begonia, Trailblazer Roadtrip coleus. #FlowerReport

Tomorrow is the plant sale's Sunday discount sale! All remaining plants are 1/3 OFF tomorrow, May 10. The headline is, it looks like we will have the best deals in several years. www.friendsschoolplantsale.com/sunday-shopp...

We were too busy to post until now! The 2026 plant sale is open today until 8pm, tomorrow 10-6, Sunday 10-2. Find out about Getting In, wristbands (mornings/early afternoon), and more... www.friendsschoolplantsale.com/doing-sale

We've started setup for the 2026 Friends School Plant Sale! The weather looks great by Friday. If you haven't been before, find out about getting in, wristbands if you want to attend earlier in the day... and more. www.friendsschoolplantsale.com/doing-sale

A helpful hint if you'll be parking in the Transit Hub at the plant sale. www.friendsschoolplantsale.com/parking-lot-...

Have you heard that Highway 280 is closed for this spring and summer's construction season? What does it mean for shoppers driving to the plant sale? www.friendsschoolplantsale.com/280-closed

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If you want a 2026 Friends School Plant Sale T-shirt, hoodie or sweatshirt (available only through online purchase), order by April 17 for shipping to wear yours at the plant sale. friendsschoolmn.brandingwearhouse.com

As the plant sale approaches, we have deadlines! If you want to send a gift certificate to someone, order by 4/23 5pm.

The 2026 plant sale catalog is now online! Don't forget, you can search by category, height, and more — and find photos in Find Plants. www.friendsschoolplantsale.com/catalog

A reminder that the plant sale catalog goes to the printer on Mon., March 16, and will be posted to our website on Weds., March 18. It should go into USPS mail by about a week from Mon. (March 23), and depending on how that goes… arrive maybe later that week.

Iris in a friend’s boulevard. #FlowerReport

Ohio spiderwort, California poppies, and the first Bartzella Itoh peony flower. #FlowerReport

The plant sale is less than a week away! (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) The weather looks amazing. Remember, you can sign up for text messages when wristband numbers are called, or to be notified when wristbands are no longer needed. entry.friendsschoolplantsale.com

The 2025 plant sale catalog is now available. Our website is updated with this year's plants too. In Find Plants, browse plants and make a shopping list while looking at their photos. As always, the catalog is also available on the website as a PDF. friendsschoolplantsale.com/catalog

Plant sale volunteer signups for the 2025 sale are live now!

The 2024 plant sale catalog is available now! This link goes to the page where the catalog PDF is, but be sure to check the Find Plants page, where you can look at photos of the plants and "filter" by traits, including which plants are new this year. www.friendsschoolplantsale.com/catalog

Volunteer signups for the 2024 plant sale are live now. As usual - lots of traffic can make the first hour or two slow. Please be patient! www.friendsschoolplantsale.com/volunteer

We've made the change... setting up shop on Bluesky. This year's plant sale is on May 10–12, 2024.

We've made the change... setting up shop on Bluesky. This year's plant sale is on May 10–12, 2024.