Plant Sales

The Betty and Jacob Friedman Holistic Garden is pleased to announce our annual Spring Plant Sale is now in the CLEARANCE phase! We have a diverse selection of tomatoes, eggplants, peppers and a limited selection of assorted herbs and ornamentals.


During the week of March 24th to 28th, the Garden will be open with the following schedule:

  • Monday, March 24: 9am - 1pm
  • Tuesday, March 25: 9am - 1pm
  • Wednesday, March 26: 9am - 1pm
  • Thursday, March 27: 9am - 1pm and 4-6pm
  • Friday, March 28: 9am - 1pm

The plants will be lined up on tables along the fence near the main entrance to the Garden. All plants will have clear labels to help guide you and Garden Staff and Student Workers will be on hand to answer any questions.

We can only accept cash or check for in-person shopping in the Garden. When writing a check, make the check out to Rice University and write “Rice Holistic Garden” on the “For” line. Please give your payment directly to Garden Staff or Student Workers.

Plants featured in the sale include multiple cultivars of:

$2.00 50 cents per plant (3.5 and 4 inch)

$3.00 $1.00 per plant (6 inch)

Assorted eggplants, peppers, herbs and
ornamentals.

Tomatoes (cherry, heirloom, slicing, beefsteak, plum), etc.


Attached is a comprehensive guide to the tomato, eggplant, and pepper cultivars featured in our sale. This guide explains how the crops are categorized and provides tips on growing these plants in Houston. Resistance to diseases common in gardens in Houston is a major factor in our selection of cultivars for this sale.

Please bring your own box, tray, or bag to transport your plants home. We will have a limited supply of paper bags on hand, but not enough for everyone.

We are located on the north side of the Gibbs Recreation Center in between the basketball courts and O'Connor Field and can be most easily accessed from Entrance 20 or Entrance 4. Visitor parking is available in one of Rice's several visitor lots. The North Annex Lot is closest to the garden, and the first 20 minutes are complimentary, and then the rate is $1 every 10 minutes, max of $12. The Greenbriar Lot is $3 each entry. All lots require a debit/credit card for in and out access. The complete list of visitor lots is attached to this email. Please do not park along Alumni Drive or the service road next to the Gibbs Center. Rice Campus Maps - Holistic Garden.pdf


Thank you for supporting the Holistic Garden!

Garden Staff

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