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UC's Biology Department Hosts On-Campus Plant Sale
Just in time for Mother's Day, the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Cincinnati is holding its annual spring plant sale from noon to 3 p.m., on Thursday, May 5 and Friday, May 6 on the Zimmer Green Roof outside of Rieveschl Hall.
The biology greenhouse will sell a variety of houseplants, from the common to the unusual. New this year will be a selection of unique perennials for the yard. Herbs, tomato plants and pepper plants will be sold as well. Prices range from $1 to $20.
Profits from the plant sale directly help UC's greenhouse operations. The greenhouse accepts cash only.
Greenhouse Plant Sale
When
: 12-3 p.m., Thursday, May 5 and Friday, May 6
Where
: Zimmer Green Roof of Rieveschl Hall, sixth floor near the elevators
For more information, please contact greenhouse manager Gwen Birthelmer at 513-556-9770 or
.
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