Plant Sale Events
Before the Sale
During the Sale
Volunteering at the Sale
Before the Sale
All of these events are free and open to the public. Tours depart from the Scott Arboretum Offices. In case of inclement weather, tours are cancelled. Sale plants growing on campus are marked with blue “Featured at the 2007 Plant Sale” labels.
During the Sale
| Friday, Sept. 7 4 to 8 pm Special Friends' Preview |
To become a Plant Sale Special Friend and attend our preview reception with first chance to shop, call the Scott Arboretum Offices at 610-328-8025 or scott@swarthmore.edu |
| Saturday, Sept. 8 10 am to 1 pm Scott Associate Shopping |
Scott Associates must show their membership card for admission. If you have lost or missplaced your card, or would like to become a member, please contact the Scott Arboretum Offices at 610-328-8025 or scott@swarthmore.edu or purchase membership at the Plant Sale entrance. |
| Saturday, Sept. 8 1 pm to 3 pm General Admission |
Admission is free and open to the public. |
| Sunday, Sept. 9 10 am to 3 pm General Admission |
Admission is free and open to the public. |
During all sale 
hours, Plant Experts will be available. Our Plant Experts volunteer throughout the Plant Sale to help answer questions about your plants and help you find the best plants for your needs. They all wear vests with "Plant Expert" on them. Please feel free to consult with them.
Volunteering at the Sale
Volunteer at the Plant Sale and help the Arboretum fulfill its mission of getting great gardening plants in home gardens. Vo
lunteers are needed to help during the set-up week before the sale, break-down of the Plant Sale field after the sale, and during the sale itself. Volunteers can work on particular committees like: woody plants, perennials, houseplants, etc.
Individuals who volunteer for three hours at the Plant Sale receive a $40 gift certificate to be used at the end of the sale on Sunday, Sept. 9 from 2 to 3 pm. To learn more or volunteer contact the Scott Arboretum Offices at 610-328-8025 or scott@swarthmore.edu.
To learn more about other volunteer opportunities at the Scott Arboretum click here.