Fort Bend County Master Gardeners Host Fall Plant Sale to Promote Healthy Living and Sustainability
The Fort Bend County Master Gardeners is gearing up to host their highly anticipated fall vegetable and herb plant sale on Saturday, October 12. In their continued efforts to promote healthy living and sustainability among local residents, the Master Gardeners will sell a broad range of locally grown plants that are well-suited to the Fort Bend County climate.
"Master Gardeners want to help you have a healthy diet from your own garden!" says Barbara Buckley, sale co-chair. This sale offers an opportunity for locals to cultivate their own produce, providing plentiful benefits such as fresh, organic food, physical exercise, and stress relief.
The sale will take place in the Fort Bend AgriLife Extension Education Center at 1402 Band Rd, Rosenberg, TX 77471, adjacent to the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds. It will run from 9 a.m. to noon or until they're sold out, offering visitors a selection of veggies and herbs that go beyond the traditional garden favorites.
However, the star attraction may very well be the Rapini broccoli, also known as broccoli raab. This Italian non-heading broccoli has been particularly praised for its high vitamin A content and delicious taste. "The shoots can be harvested from the plant as needed and the plant will continue to produce more shoots resulting in a longer harvest time. Rapini is great for cooking or in salads," Buckley explained.
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The variety of plants on offer will also include Apollo and Green Magic broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, kohlrabi, kale, mustard greens, pak choi, Swiss chard, lettuce, and potentially an array of herbs including fennel, thyme, sage, dill, cilantro, and more.
Fort Bend County Master Gardener Steve Schmerbeck emphasizes the local provenance of the plants, saying, "The plants are grown locally from seed in the Extension greenhouse. They are recommended for our area and are well-suited to Fort Bend County gardens."
The Master Gardeners' commitment to the local community extends beyond this event. They offer year-round support through various events and a help desk service, providing residents with advice and knowledge to successfully grow their gardens. The fall vegetable/herb plant sale is not just about the short-term gain of purchasing plants, but part of a wider strategy to promote healthy, sustainable living in Fort Bend County.
For more information about the plant sale and the Fort Bend County Master Gardeners' other initiatives, visit fbmg.org.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
