74th Annual Bulb & Plant Mart

One of the largest and oldest horticultural events in Texas, the 74th Annual Bulb & Plant Mart, sponsored by the Garden Club of Houston (GCH), will be held October 13-15, 2016, again at St. John the Divine Church, 2450 River Oaks Blvd at Westheimber Rd.

The Mart opens Thursday, October 13th, 4:30pm-7:30pm for “Early Bird Shopping’ (admission $20) with a party on the patio featuring live music, and nearby stores offering discounts to Bulb Mart shoppers.

Sales continue Friday and Saturday, with free admission and parking.

More than 500,000 top-quality bulbs from domestic and international suppliers from Amaryllis to Zephyranthes (Rain Lily) will be available at the Mart including over 200 varieties of Tulips, Iris, Daffodils and Hyacinths as well as small bulb favorites: Anemone, Crocus, Freesia, Ranunculus, and Watsonia.

Experienced as well as beginning gardeners will find an expanded collection of hard-to- find and unusual Crinums, Daylilies, Gingers, perennials, trees, shrubs, vines, herbs and citrus plants, including exclusive offerings from the gardens of GCH members grown specifically for the Mart.

The Plants that Merit Attention Booth, hosted by Nancy Thomas, our horticultural award-winning Garden Club of Houston member and Garden Club of America Past President, will be featured on Saturday morning and will offer noteworthy selections collected specifically for the Mart.

Additional special exhibits will include the live butterfly tent from The Museum of Natural Science Cockrell Butterfly Center and the Conservation Booth, which will feature a variety of native and drought tolerant plants curated by experts in ecological conservation and education.

Proceeds from the Bulb & Plant Mart support GCH projects including GCH Park in the Texas Medical Center; Houston Hospice; Houston Museum of Natural Science; The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; MFAH, Rienzi; Partners for Pllants – Hogg Bird Sanctuary and Urban Harvest.