May 17: CCE Annual Master Gardener Plant Sale
Cornell Cooperative Extension will be hosting its annual master gardener plant sale on Saturday, May 17 at their office at 203 North Hamilton Street in Watertown.
The sale will go from 10 a.m. until noon and have a number of plants such as:
Annuals
Perennials
Herbs
Vegetables
Houseplants
Trees
Shrubs
Lots of surprises
Plant availability may vary depending on the season.
North country evening weather: Friday, May 9, 2025
May 17: CCE Annual Master Gardener Plant Sale
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