Take Your Houseplant for a Walk Day @ Olympia Farmers Market

Do you think your houseplants ever get envious that your outdoor plants get to live outside? If so, then Sunday, July 26 is a day your houseplants will have their day to shine in the sunlight.

Join the WSU Master Gardeners in celebrating National Take Your Houseplant for a Walk Day.

Bring one of your houseplants to the Olympia Farmers Market – Gallacci Garden and join other houseplant enthusiasts for houseplant themed activities and a walk through the garden and market.

Location: Olympia Farmers Market – 700 Capitol Way N, Olympia WA 98501

Decorate your houseplant with a special sign and free decorations.

Great activity for kids and families.

Schedule of Events:

10:30am – Houseplant Activity Stations in the Garden

• Name Your Houseplant Sign & Coloring Station
• Decorate Your Houseplant
• Learn About & Care for Your Houseplants

11:00am – Take Your Houseplant for a Walk – Parade

• We will meet at the WSU Master Gardener shed at the corner of the garden closest to the Market. The shed is next to the large solar panel pole.
• Look for a volunteers holding a large plant flags.
• Once we get everyone lined-up between the flags we will begin our walk with our plants through the garden and market.
• The entire walk should take no more than 15 minutes. Carry your plant or bring it in a wagon/stroller etc.  

WSU Master Gardeners volunteers will also be hosting a Question/Answer clinic from 10am to 3pm at the Market. Bring your gardening questions.

Can’t make the event? Send your question into our virtual Question/Answer clinic. Visit our website for more details.

Hope you can join us for this fun and festive way to celebrate houseplants!

For questions and more information contact us at master@co.thurston.wa.us or 360-867-2189.