The San Jose Garden Club is holding its annual spring plant sale and garden boutique on April 25-26 to raise funds for local charities. Founded in 1972, the all-volunteer nonprofit aims to address food insecurity and promote horticulture and civic beautification. Club members dedicate significant time to prepare for the sale, which last year raised over $28,000. This year's sale will feature homegrown plants, including succulents and organic soil enhancements. Members, including Master Gardeners, also provide educational outreach on sustainable gardening practices.
"There are some very special women who spend many, many hours year-round to organize this fundraising event," says Ansilla Barrandeguy, plant sale chairperson and a club member since 2002.
"Vegetables and herbs are always popular with backyard growers," says Barrandeguy. "Succulents are still very popular, as is anything that is showy and blooming."
"People in my neighborhood know me as the succulent gardener," she says. "I love planting succulents for their simplicity and variety of form."
"Last year we sold over 100 three-pound bags," she adds. "Another popular sale item is an organic soil enhancement made from kitchen waste."
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