Planting season ends Saturday at Division of Forestry nursery
Looking for a selection of fall plants before winter kicks in? Saturday is your last chance for trees and plants offered through the Nevada Division of Forestry State Tree Nursery north of Carson City in Washoe Valley.
The nursery will be open for one last day, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. before it closes for the season. A great selection of conservation plants is available for fall planting. Fall is an optimum time for planting as warm soils encourage root growth before the ground freezes. The nursery is located at 885 Eastlake Boulevard.
Fall plantings with an already established root system will be more tolerant of the summer heat. Take advantage of this time to come visit the Washoe Nursery before it closes for the winter.
The nursery is designed to assist landowners by providing plant material suitable for conservation uses such as, but not limited to, windbreaks, soil erosion control, water conservation and wildlife habitats on properties that sit on an acre or more of land and are outside city limits.
Plants are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For a list of available plant species, please call the nursery at (775) 849-0213 or visit www.forestry.nv.gov. Most species are available in D-pots for $4.50 or T-pots for $8. The nursery accepts cash and checks only.