Native Plant Sale
now the:
Sustainable Shores & Garden Event!
saturday, May 17th & Sunday, May 18th
between 9am-3pm
@ Abbey Gardens (1012 Garden Gate Dr., Haliburton)
questions? call Stephanie at 705-854-0284
Each spring, Friends of Ecological and Environmental Learning (FEEL) is pleased to offer high quality native and eco-friendly plants for sale to Haliburton County landowners and community organizations.
NEW this year (2025) FEEL is offering a selection of locally-sourced potted perennials, groundcover, and ferns available to shop on both May 17 & 18.
See offerings below:
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PLEASE NOTE that this native plant sale is Volunteer Run.
Our plants sale is run by volunteers. It takes months to plan and prepare for this event. Our committee and our volunteers put in their best effort to make this a great community resource.
WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT THIS EVENT?
This plant sale portion of this event is a Fundraiser – The net proceeds directly support FEEL's operation of the annual Haliburton-Muskoka-Kawartha Children's Water Festival (HMKCWF), and its affiliated community events. The HMKCWF teaches and motivates thousands of school age children each year to be wise water stewards in their classroom, homes, and community. Learn more about this amazing project at http://www.hmwaterfestival.ca/.
Educational - We have highly knowledgeable volunteers - Ecologists and Botanists - available on day of the event to answer questions and share information about your purchases!
WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT OUR PLANTS?
Genetically Local - The majority of our plants are genetically local with plant stock derived directly from Haliburton County. This is an extremely unique characteristic of our plants. The term native can sometimes be applied vaguely. For example, a plant could be native to Canada but sourced from the US - and therefore is genetically native (and adapted to) the locale it came from in the US. A plant can be native to Canada but not native to Ontario; Or - native to Ontario but from a different climate zone and genetic stock than Haliburton County. Our plants that are marked 'source local" are derived from Halburton County seed stock and or cuttings. Plants that are marked "regional" are from this region of Ontario. We strive to source plants that are derived from our local genetics.
Locally Grown - Our plants are produced and cared for by local businesses. Purchase of our plants supports local businesses.
Health & Survivability - Our plants are of high quality and are hardy in our climate thanks to their local genetics, and the care with which they are grown & handled. In addition - by purchasing plants dormant (as ours are in spring), and then promptly planting them- plants have a chance to "wake up" in their new environment (your place) reducing transplant shock. These things contribute to the health and success of your plantings. If you are unsure where or how to plant and/or care for your plants, ask us or check our website under 'Resources'.
HOW CAN I USE MY PLANTS?
You can...
...beautify your property, start a garden, shade a patio, start a trellis, create wildlife habitat, enjoy wild edibles, naturalize a shoreline, reforest an open area, create diversity, control erosion and watch butterflies and other pollinators are just an example of the many uses of the plants we sell.
Our plants sale is run by volunteers. It takes months to plan and prepare for this event. Our committee and our volunteers put in their best effort to make this a great community resource.
WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT THIS EVENT?
This plant sale portion of this event is a Fundraiser – The net proceeds directly support FEEL's operation of the annual Haliburton-Muskoka-Kawartha Children's Water Festival (HMKCWF), and its affiliated community events. The HMKCWF teaches and motivates thousands of school age children each year to be wise water stewards in their classroom, homes, and community. Learn more about this amazing project at http://www.hmwaterfestival.ca/.
Educational - We have highly knowledgeable volunteers - Ecologists and Botanists - available on day of the event to answer questions and share information about your purchases!
WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT OUR PLANTS?
Genetically Local - The majority of our plants are genetically local with plant stock derived directly from Haliburton County. This is an extremely unique characteristic of our plants. The term native can sometimes be applied vaguely. For example, a plant could be native to Canada but sourced from the US - and therefore is genetically native (and adapted to) the locale it came from in the US. A plant can be native to Canada but not native to Ontario; Or - native to Ontario but from a different climate zone and genetic stock than Haliburton County. Our plants that are marked 'source local" are derived from Halburton County seed stock and or cuttings. Plants that are marked "regional" are from this region of Ontario. We strive to source plants that are derived from our local genetics.
Locally Grown - Our plants are produced and cared for by local businesses. Purchase of our plants supports local businesses.
Health & Survivability - Our plants are of high quality and are hardy in our climate thanks to their local genetics, and the care with which they are grown & handled. In addition - by purchasing plants dormant (as ours are in spring), and then promptly planting them- plants have a chance to "wake up" in their new environment (your place) reducing transplant shock. These things contribute to the health and success of your plantings. If you are unsure where or how to plant and/or care for your plants, ask us or check our website under 'Resources'.
HOW CAN I USE MY PLANTS?
You can...
...beautify your property, start a garden, shade a patio, start a trellis, create wildlife habitat, enjoy wild edibles, naturalize a shoreline, reforest an open area, create diversity, control erosion and watch butterflies and other pollinators are just an example of the many uses of the plants we sell.
