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The Herb Society of America, New Orleans Unit will hold their 2016 Fall Plant Sale on Saturday October 15th, from 9 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at 2202 General Pershing St, New Orleans LA 70115. Enter at the gate on Loyola Ave. off Napoleon Ave. Herbs, butterfly plants, annuals and perennials will be offered for sale. On hand will be members of the local Herb Society unit to help gardeners select plants for culinary and ornamental uses. There will also be pop up presentations and discussions on various planting techniques and uses of herbs. The sale is held at a private residence allowing attendees to see plants in their growing state. The garden features a native garden, irises and a collection of Salvia. The yard at 2202 General Pershing is certified by the National Wildlife Federation as a wildlife habitat and has been awarded the GreenBridges™ Award. The owner is a member of the Herb Society of America, New Orleans Unit, a LA Master Gardener and a LA Master Naturalist. The Old Garden Rose Society will also be participating in the sale selling roses propagated by their members. Members will be on hand to answer your questions about roses and help buyers select an Old Garden Rose for their garden. Note: Due to growing conditions, quantities may be limited. The sale will benefit projects of the New Orleans Botanical Gardens, Longue Vue Gardens, the Herb Society of America, New Orleans Unit’s educational programs and other local gardening initiatives. For further information contact Anne Barnes at (504) 899-3391 or Audrey Driscoll at driscoll@driscollantiques.com. Be sure to “like” us on Facebook at Herb Society of America-New Orleans Unit.