The Betty and Jacob Friedman Holistic Garden will be ready for pre-orders for our 2026 Fall Plant Sale on October 5th. Please view our extensive catalog featuring an array of vegetables and herbs!

Shopping and Pick Up Times:

• Pre-order online shopping runs from Monday, October 5th through Saturday, October 10th. Click here to visit our store (not active yet).

• Pre-order pickup and in-person shopping begins on Monday, October 12th (days & times as follows)*

  • October 12, Mon 9am – 1pm

  • October 13, Tues 9am – Noon; 4-6pm

  • October 14, Wed 9am – 1pm

  • October 15, Thurs 9am – noon; 4-6pm

  • October 16, Fri 9am – 1pm

  • October 17, Sat 9am – Noon
    
    *However, if you're unable to visit during these times and the gate is open, please come on in and shop with us!

• Plants will be lined up along the fence near the main entrance to the garden and directly in front of the kitchen. All plants will have clear labels to help guide you, and Garden Staff and Student Workers will be on hand to answer any questions.

Come early to get the best selections!

Plants featured in the sale include multiple cultivars of:

Cash or Check ONLY:
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.

BYOB – Bring Your Own Box or Bag:
Please bring your own box, tray, or bag to transport your plants home. We will have a limited supply of repurposed plastic bags on hand but unfortunately not enough for everyone.

Parking:
Guests visiting the Betty and Jacob Friedman Holistic Garden may use the North Annex Lot near Entrance 20 for a charge of $1.00 per 10 minutes, with a maximum of $13.00 per day. While North Annex Lot is the closest to the Garden, several other options for visitor parking are available. The Central Campus Garage and West Lot 2 near Entrances 20 and 18, respectively, are available for a charge of $1.00 per 10 minutes, with a maximum cost of $12.00 per day. The Greenbriar Lot is available for a charge of $4 per day and can be accessed through Entrance 13a or 13b.

Location:
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.
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

Remember our sales and your generous contributions help promote the long-term growth and success of our garden.

We look forward to seeing you and appreciate your support of the Holistic Garden!
The Garden Staff

Betty and Jacob Friedman Holistic Garden
Rice University
garden@rice.edu
https://garden.rice.edu/