2026 Reno-Tahoe Area Plant & Seedling Sales
Spring seed and plant sales across the Reno-Tahoe region offer all you need to bring your home garden to life over the summer months. Starting with locally grown seedlings and plants gives you a strong, healthy foundation for your home garden, whether you are growing herbs, vegetables, produce, fruit or flowers.
Buying directly from Northern Nevada farmers and growers allows you to start with plants that are already adapted to the growing conditions in our area. You also can ask growers and farmers some practical questions at these sales or events about the specific seeds, including:
- Where was it grown?
- What is the seed source?
- Were organic practices used?
- What, if any, pest controls were involved?
As you browse the sales below, look for cool-weather crops such as broccoli, cauliflower, and kale, along with shrubs, trees, and flowers that add beauty to your landscape while supporting pollinators. Below is a roundup of Reno-Tahoe seed and seedling sales.
APRIL
Reno Food Systems Park Farm Stand
When: 3 โ 7 p.m. Sundays, April 12 (or 19, weather dependent) โ Octoberย
Where: 3295 Mayberry Drive, Reno.
For details: Renofoodsystems.org
MAY
The Greenhouse Projectโs Motherโs Day Plant Sale
When: 8 a.m. โ 2 p.m., Sat., May 9
Where: Carson High School, 1111 Saliman Road, Carson City
For details: Carsoncitygreenhouse.org/plant-sale
Jessie Beck Seedling Sale
When: 9 a.m. โ noon, Sat., May 9
Where: Jessie Beck Garden, 1900 Sharon Way, Reno
For details: Find Jessiebeckschoolgarden and Jessiebeckpfa on Instagram.
Master Gardener Plant Sale
When: 2 โ 6 p.m. Fri., May 15, and 9 a.m. โ 1 p.m., Sat., May 16
Where: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension office, 4955 Energy Way, Reno
For details: Extension.unr.edu/master-gardeners/events.aspx
Sow and Grow Festival
When: 4 โ 7 p.m., Fri. May 15, and Fri., May 29
Where: Food bank and community gardens Truckee River Regional Park, 10500 Brockway Road, Truckee
For details: Slowfoodlaketahoe.org
This is a free, family-friendly event celebrating high-altitude edible gardening and community connection.
May Arboretum Societyโs Annual Plant Sale
When: Member preview, 5:30 โ 7:30 p.m., Fri., May 15; public event 8 a.m. โ 2 p.m. Sat, May 16, and Sun., May 17
Where: Wilbur May Arboretum, 1595 N. Sierra St., Reno
For details: Mayarboretumsociety.org
Master Gardener Native Plant Sale
When: 9 a.m. โ 1 p.m., Sat., May 16
Where: Nature Conservancyโs River Fork Ranch, 381 Genoa Lane, Minden
For details: Extension.unr.edu/master-gardeners/events.aspx
Master Gardener Pollinator-Friendly Landscape Plant Sale
When: 9 a.m. โ noon, Sat., May 30
Where: Carson City Community Garden, 1044 Beverly Drive, Carson City
For details: Extension.unr.edu/master-gardeners/events.aspx
Great Basin Community Food Co-op Seedling Sale
When: 8 a.m. โ noon, Sat., May 30
Where: 240 Court St., Reno
For details: Greatbasinfood.coop/pages/seedling-sale
This event takes place in person at the co-op. However, it is highly recommended that those interested order via the co-op website and pick up seedlings at the event, as many plant varieties sell out through online sales prior to the event.
Grow Your Own Festival โ South Lake Tahoe
When: 11 a.m. โ 2 p.m., Sat., May 30
Where: Tallac Historic Site, 1 Heritage Way, South Lake Tahoe
For details: Tahoe.ucdavis.edu/events/grow-your-own-festival-south-lake-tahoe
JULY
Sierra Nevada Lavender & Honey Festival โ July 12
When: 9 a.m. โ 4 p.m., Sun., July 12
Where: Idlewild Park, 1900 Idlewild Drive, Reno
For details: Lavenderandhoneyfest.com
SEPTEMBER
Desert Farming Initiative Organic Plant Sale โ Sept. 25
When: 2 โ 6 p.m., Fri., Sept. 25 (as part of University of Nevada, Renoโs Field Day & Ag Expo)
Where: Valley Road Field Lab and Greenhouse Complex, 1000 Valley Road, Reno, featuring vegetable For details: Naes.unr.edu/fieldday/default.aspx This event will feature vegetable and fruit seedlings and plants.
