Community Invited to SWOSU Plant Sale This Saturday, April 18

Greenhouse benches at SWOSU are filled with plants grown for the annual plant sale.

The Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) will host a community plant sale this Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Old Science Building on the Weatherford campus. The community is invited to attend.

Biology students, guided by faculty, have spent the semester growing a diverse selection of plants for the event. Available options will include houseplants, native species, herbs, tomatoes, peppers, and more, with over 70 varieties expected to be available for purchase. Proceeds from the sale will support student-centered academic and community activities.

Blooming plants inside a SWOSU greenhouse as the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences prepares for its annual spring plant sale.

Plants thrive inside a SWOSU greenhouse as preparations continue for the annual plant sale.

A wide selection of greenhouse-grown plants will be available at on April 18, with more than 70 varieties offered to the community.

Additional activities are planned throughout the day. Students from SWOSU's Department of Music will perform nature-inspired pieces as part of a flute ensemble beginning at 10 a.m. Food trucks will be available on site, and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. While the recently constructed greenhouses will not be open for tours, guests are invited to explore the surrounding native gardens designed to support pollinators and local wildlife.

The department will also collect empty plant pots and containers during the event for reuse in greenhouse operations and future plant sales.

For additional information, contact Dr. Marcella Santos, assistant professor in the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, at 580.774.3097 or [email protected].

For more information about the SWOSU Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, visit https://www.swosu.edu/biological-sciences/index.php.

About Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) was founded in 1901 and offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs across three locations in Weatherford, Sayre, and Yukon. The university serves over 5,000 scholars and prides itself on affordability, small class sizes, and over 200 faculty and staff committed to helping students achieve their academic and personal goals.

For more information about Southwestern Oklahoma State University, visit https://www.swosu.edu.