Plucky Maidens

Lavender Hill Cottage
oregon city, oregon

This last weekend of April showcases several fun venues to buy plants and vintage re-purposed goods.
My friends from Lavender Hill Cottage in Oregon City will be at the Plucky Maiden's Junk Fest along with 75 - 100 other vendors in Portland.  It's at the Columbia Conference Center on 85th and NE Columbia by the Portland Airport. Lots of fun items to look through Friday & Saturday.

During the week is the Canby High School's Plant Sale where you can score big deals on your garden plants. Often only 50 cents to a dollar per plant, I will stock up on Tomato starts as well as geranium, fuchsia & other flowers. Hanging Baskets available too (think Mother's Day?). The CHS students provide and plant the big baskets around town.


Also this weekend is the RiteAid Distribution Center Plant Sale with proceeds going to Doernbecher's Children Hospital. Fundraiser held on Friday and Saturday with plants donated by 60 area nurseries. Apparently Miss Oregon will be signing autographs on Friday afternoon. Best prices are Saturday afternoon when things start winding down.

Rite Aid Plant Sale

I was talking to my girlfriend about the shows she is doing this year and she reminded me about this plant sale at the Wilsonville Rite Aid Distribution Center  to benefit the Children's Miracle Network, a.k.a. supporting Doernbecher's Hospital.

From the Wilsonville Chamber of Commerce page:

"Events Calendar

5th Annual Spring Plant Sale Fundraiser

Date: April 22, 2011 - April 23, 2011

Event Description RiteAid Wilsonville Distribution Center Plant Sale benefits Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals that supports Doernbecher’s Children’s Hospital. We are having our 5^thAnnual Spring Plant Sale that is open to the public. We are several outdoor arts & craft vendors to, along with several food booths. We have over 80 local nurseries donate all gardening categories including trees, potted plants, shrubs, annuals, bulbs, perennials, ground cover and garden art. Also featuring Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue and family fun activities. The event will be held in our parking lot located at 29555 SW Boones Ferry Road in Wilsonville  on Fri. April 22nd & Sat. April 23rd. 9-5. For more information contact; Ricki Hackworth rhackworth@riteaid.com(503) 685-6069.

Event Location Rite Aid Distribution Center
29555 SW Boones Ferry Road
Wilsonville

Date/Time Information Friday, April 22nd & Saturday, April 23rd
9:00 am - 5:00 pm"

I have several friends who will be vendors this year selling plants and upcycled creations.
Not to mention really good deals on quality plants.
Last year, I even scored two shovels at a buck-fifty each.