Question 1

When does growing start?

Accepted Answer

The greenhouse is only heated after March 1st. We do some indoor seeding of long-season flowers and veggies in January and February and are expanding our perennial selection by Winter Sowing OUTSIDE in milk jugs or pots from late December through February!

Question 2

What time is Foster Gardens open?

Accepted Answer

Open daily from mid-May to mid-June 10 AM to 6 PM. Life, work, and weather permitting.

Question 3

What are Foster Gardens prices?

Accepted Answer

Veggie starts, Flowers, and Hanging Baskets:
 
4-packs: $ 3.00 each
6-packs: $ 3.00 each
Super 6-packs: $ 12.00 each
Square, Round, Short, and Tall Pots 4": $ 4.00 each 
Hanging baskets: $20 (3 strand) or $ 25 (4 strand)
Perennials: $ 5.00 or $ 7.00 (or as marked)
Combination and Gift Pots are as marked.

Question 4

What is Community Supported Gardening?

Accepted Answer

Community-Supported Gardening (CSG) is where a community of individuals can pledge support to the farm for the season. In return, you get a discount of the season's plants. 
 
Please look under Membership for full details.

Question 5

Do you accept plant containers from last season?

Accepted Answer

Yes we do!

As always, bring your trays, 4" round or square, short or tall pots, 4- or 6-pack & Super 6 inserts and hanging baskets for re-use. Sorry, nothing broken or beyond reuse. Please drop off to Home Depot recycling rack or save them for the plant pot recycling day at Gardeners Supply, usually in June.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does growing start?

What time is Foster Gardens open?

What are Foster Gardens prices?

What is Community Supported Gardening?

Do you accept plant containers from last season?