poster by Kyle Humphrey
Fall is an Ideal Time to Plant
Why?
For starters, autumn is less stressful on plants as the summer heat subsides, and soil temps are still warm. Surrounding trees will soon give us free mulch to nourish soils. As winter dormancy sets in, the roots of the new plants will spread out and grow, and by next spring, the plants will be well established.
To usher in the Fall planting season, we are opening the Ruffner Greenhouse every Saturday in October from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. for visitors to shop for native plants from Ruffner Mountain and Turkey Creek Nature Preserve. Members will receive 10% off their purchase!
Please note: Some plant species may not be available for all dates, quantities may be limited, and in-person only—no online sales this time. Also, shopping carts and boxes are welcome and encouraged!
The Ruffner Greenhouse is located at the entrance of Ruffner Mountain's South East Lake Entrance and Nature Center; 1214 81st Street S. Birmingham, AL 35206. Parking for plant shoppers will be shared with all Ruffner visitors at this parking lot and don't worry, we will have directional signage to the greenhouse!