DATE:     9/25/02
CONTACT:  Christine Drais, (864) 656-6205; cdrais@clemson.edu
WRITER:   Diane Palmer, (864) 656-4741; spalmer@clemson.edu

Fall Plant Sale
set for Oct. 11-12

     CLEMSON -- Are you looking for a large variety of plants, trees
and shrubs?
     If so, come to the Fall Plant Sale on Saturday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m. to
1 p.m., at the South Carolina Botanical Garden on the Clemson
University campus.
     The sale will feature an expanded assortment of perennials from
Europe, hearty ferns and unusual trees, and shrubs that are well suited
for the local climate but may be difficult to find in retail nurseries.
     Garden staff, local gardening clubs and Master Gardeners will be
on hand to answer any questions.
     Prices range from $3 to $100. Proceeds from the sale will benefit
the Garden.
     A Sneak Preview Plant Sale for "Friends of the Garden" members
only will be Friday, Oct. 11, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Non-members may
join at the gate.
     The Garden is located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 76 and
Perimeter Road. It encompasses 295 acres of gardens, streams and
woodlands, and is open year-round from sunrise to sunset, free of
charge.
     For information on joining "Friends of the Garden," contact
Christine Drais at (864) 656-6205. The Garden is celebrating its 10th
year as the state's botanical garden.
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