California Native Plant Sale 2024

Date & Time:
Saturday, October 19, 9 AM to 3 PM. Entry starts at 9 AM; please line up from 8 AM.

To ensure fairness, shopping before 9 AM is not permitted. If you need special assistance, please let us know in advance so we can arrange for you to be at the front of the line and provide help. Thank you for your cooperation.

Location (new!):
Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead, 12655 Sunset Dr., Escondido, CA 92025. The venue is easily accessible from HWY 15, exit at E Via Rancho Parkway.

Entry Fee:
The plant sale is free to attend.

Pets:
Pets are welcome but must be kept on a leash at all times.

Rain Policy:
The plant sale will be held rain or shine, so please dress appropriately for the weather.

Food & Beverages:
Local vendors will offer food and drinks for purchase.

Restrooms:
Portable restrooms will be available on-site.

Park Rules:
The park is NO SMOKING and NO BALLOONS.

Bike Use:
The site sees heavy bike use – please use caution.

Check In for Member Discounts:

Visit the Membership Tent to get a stamp for a 10% discount on plant purchases.
Not a member yet? Sign up online now or at the sale for instant savings.

Select Your Plants:

Use a rolling cart to gather your plants.
Choose from the wide variety on display.

Choose Your Checkout Option:

Direct Checkout:

When you’re ready to check out, find a Ticket Writer (wearing a badge) to tally up your plants.
Take the ticket to the Cashiers to pay.
After payment, take your plants directly to your car, or ask a Cart Running volunteer for assistance with loading.

Special Service: Holding Area (Optional):

Take advantage of our Holding Area if you have too many plants to carry or want to enjoy other activities during the event.
Simply drop off your plants at the Holding Area for safekeeping while you continue to shop or explore.
When ready to check out, get a ticket from a Ticket Writer for your total.
Pay at the Cashiers, then return to the Holding Area to collect your plants.
Our Cart Running volunteers are available to assist with loading if needed.

Payment Methods:

We accept cash, Apple Pay, all major credit and debit cards.
CNPS members can also pay with paper checks (with a valid ID and member stamp).

Returns & Refunds:

All sales are final once plants leave the lot.
Refunds are available on the day of the sale if plants are returned in good condition.
We may replace dead or dying plants within October 2024 for specific nursery diseases. Contact plantsale@cnpssd.org for assistance.

Parking Information:

Regular parking is available at the Sikes Adobe public lot and along Sunset Dr. Please use the designated Loading/Unloading area, where volunteers are available to help return carts after use.

Volunteers should park along Sunset Dr., while partners have dedicated spaces within the main field. Overflow parking is available at the Westfield Shopping Center across the street (a 1/3 mile walk). Please cross at designated crosswalks for safety.

Important: Do not park in the Trail Head parking at the end of Sunset Dr. or at the Golf Center—these areas are reserved for trail users and golfers.

Accessibility information:

We encourage anyone with disabilities to request assistance from our helpful volunteers. The floor sale is on uneven terrain, which may be challenging for wheelchairs, crutches, canes, walkers, or motorized scooters, especially if it has rained. We don’t want anyone to miss out on our plant sale, so customers needing assistance can pair with volunteer helpers—just let the traffic volunteers or the volunteer coordinator (located across from the Welcome Tent) know.

A few volunteers speak Spanish. Please inquire at the Experts tent for assistance.
Algunos voluntarios hablan español. Por favor, pregunte en la tienda de Expertos para obtener ayuda.

Where Are The Plants Grown? We are working with four major native plant nurseries this year: Native West, Tree of Life, Moosa Creek Nursery, and El Nativo Wholesale Nursery in Azusa. Some plants are also grown or tended by our members from previous events. All plants are carefully inspected for issues such as light rooting, overgrowth, disease, pruned roots, and infestation to ensure optimal health before they reach the sales floor.

Registered volunteers and partner organizations can find more information here:

If you can’t make it to the sale, explore the following resources to learn and buy plants for Southern California gardens:

Explore Calscape:

• Calscape is California’s hub for comprehensive native plant and gardening resources, created by the California Native Plant Society.

Explore Local Options:

• Neel’s Nursery in Encinitas
• Moosa Creek’s Tables at participating nurseries in San Diego & Western Riverside County
• Native West Retail Store: The Little Barn in San Ysidro
• Tree of Life Nursery in San Juan Capistrano

You can also purchase seeds online at our CNPS SD Seed & Bulb Store or join our propagation committee at propagation@cnpssd.org to grow your own plants.