Landis 2025 Signature Fall Plant, Book, Bake Sale was Rain or Shine

A fun photo from Landis Arboretum’s Facebook post on September 7th, which was the last day to attend this year’s Signature Fall Plant, Book and Bake Sale. Post text included the reminder, “Plants are the answer.”

ESPERANCE-Landis Arboretum held their Signature Fall Plant, Book, and Bake Sale on September 6th and 7th. Arboretum Executive Director, Fred Breglia, said, “The weather was great on Friday and Sunday, but we navigated through steady downpours on Saturday. People still attended and the sale was a success for both shoppers and Landis.”

A call for baked goods to be supplied for the sale was posted to Facebook on September 4th and in our newspaper with a photo quote of, “You love to bake, our Plant Sale customers love to eat!” Their book selection promised a huge selection of reading material and topics, “Including, of course, gardening.”

Attendees also got to peruse plants ranging from, “Perennials, trees, shrubs, fruit trees, houseplants, cactus, bulbs, and native plants,” according to Breglia. The Arboretum’s Facebook page updated after Saturday’s sale day that they still had Beautyberry, Buttonbush, American Wisteria, Mums, and Echinacea available for September 7th visitors. 

Because the Arboretum’s Fall Sale occurred uniquely early this year, Breglia explained the timing difference was visible in mums that were still unopened and in their, “Bush Clover, which normally is in full bloom during the fall plant sale.”

Breglia shared that a new highlight of the event this year was, “Local author Norma Romano, who sold and signed her latest book “The Stranger”.”

Ever wonder what happens to items that are left over after Landis’s Fall Sale weekend? Breglia responded, “Any plants that didn’t sell return to the consigner who supplied them. Landis Grown plants and donations are placed for sale on tables in front of the Farmhouse. Books remain in our Book Store for future sales, and baked goods (if there are any left over) are donated to volunteers and a local food pantry.”

Landis Arboretum is located at 174 Lape Road and is open from dawn to dusk 365 days a year. The not-for-profit is free to the public and offers a, “Private garden with trails, a year round schedule of events, and much more!”

Breglia credited the good number of volunteers who helped pull the Fall Sale together, and added, “Volunteers are the lifeblood of Landis.”  A Volunteer Appreciation Member-Only Event will take place at Landis Arboretum on September 28th from 12 PM- 2 PM, providing the opportunity to thank and award those who help with maintenance, administrative tasks, and event staging. 

Also in regard to volunteers, one of the Arboretum’s September 4th Facebook posts invited parents to take note: “Do you have kids looking for volunteer hours to complete their school requirements? Landis is a great resource and the best part is you can volunteer with them! We are always looking for help with events, plant sales, trail and garden projects, even local off site tabling is a huge help!”

You can watch for more upcoming events (like September 17th Drum Circles at 6:30 PM, Star Party Sept. 20th at 7:30 PM, and Bird Feeder Making Workshop Sept. 28th at 2 PM) and for updates on next year’s Signature Fall Plant, Book, and Bake Sale (which always follows the weekend after Labor Day), by following Landis Arboretum on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/LandisArb, and through their website at landisarboretum.org (where you can also subscribe to their newsletter).