Plant Sale Fundraiser 2026

 Pre-order pickup & in-person shopping: May 8th – 10th

Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden’s annual Plant Sale Fundraiser will be opening soon on April 3rd! 

Purchase your plants online through May 3rd and pick up your order May 8th – 10th in Klehm’s Garden Pavilion Tent. 

These plants have been carefully selected to be new or unique varieties of beloved perennials that would be a great addition to your home landscape.

Any plants that are not sold through online pre-orders will be available for in-person shopping  May 8th – 10th.

All proceeds benefit the growth and maintenance of Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden. Thank you for your support!

Pre-order pick-up times in the Garden Pavilion Tent:

  • Friday, May 8th: 9am – 3pm 
  • Saturday, May 9th: 9am – 2pm
  • Sunday, May 10th: 9am – 2pm

Orders may need to be modified or cancelled due to grower availability. In the case of item modification or cancellation, you will be notified and a refund will be issued for the affected product.

Pre-order online: April 3rd – May 3rd

Pre-order pickup & in-person shopping:

May 8th (9AM – 3PM) 

May 9th (9AM – 2PM)

May 10th (9AM – 2PM)

Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden
2715 S. Main St.
Rockford, IL 61102

1 (815) 965-8146

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