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Find native plant bargains, seeds Saturday at find out farms

Urban farm in South Oak Park hosts Winter Clearance Sale

Sacramento Digs Gardening
BY Debbie Arrington PUBLISHED JAN 28, 2025

California poppies are the best-known native plant, and are wonderful for pollinators, but here's a chance to diversify your garden's native plants: The Winter Clearance Sale at find out farms this Saturday. Seeds and plants will be at bargain prices. Kathy Morrison

Part of the allure of find out farms is finding this urban farm in the first place.

Tucked into a residential neighborhood in South Oak Park, find out farms has quickly built a reputation as a source for native plants and seeds. They also help organize community compost efforts and neighborhood gleaning to pick fresh fruit for folks who need it most.

Discover find out farms for yourself – and be rewarded with some great bargains. On this Saturday, Feb. 1, will be the Winter Clearance Sale, with bargain prices on a wide selection of natives plus their custom seed mix.

“We want to get these native plants in the ground!” the growers posted. “And we want to make space for more plants for Spring. Our seed mix and many varieties of plants will be marked down by 50%!”

Sale hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; get there early for the best selection. Event will be held rain or shine. (And yes, there’s a chance of rain this weekend.)

West of Stockton Boulevard between 17th and 21st avenues, find out farms is located at 4712 Parker Ave., South Oak Park, Sacramento.

More than an urban farm or nursery, find out farms since 2023 has hosted popular education programs under the “Nature Nerds” banner.

Here’s a little introduction from their website: “find out farms is a scrappy little project that is determined to make a positive change in the world around us. We care deeply about food, ecology, and learning. Growing food, food access, food sovereignty, and sharing food are foundational to what we do. We wake up in the morning in order to care for plants, animals, and soil. We love sharing seeds and helping others to grow their own fruits and vegetables.”

Find out how find out farms is helping the environment one garden at a time.

Questions? Email findoutfarms@gmail.com.

Details and directions: https://findoutfarms.com/

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* Remember to irrigate your tender transplants. Seedlings need consistent moisture. Deep watering will help build strong roots and healthy plants. Water early in the morning for best results.

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