The Betty and Jacob Friedman Holistic Garden's 2026 Fall Plant Sale is now HALF OFF for veggies and herbs! Reduced for Cardamom and strawberries!
Shopping and Pick Up Times:
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NEW DATES
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October 19, Mon 9am – 1pm
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October 20, Tues 9am – Noon; 4-6pm
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October 21, Wed 9am – 1pm
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October 22, Thurs 9am – noon; 4-6pm
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October 23, Fri 9am – 1pm
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October 24, 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!
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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:
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Assorted lettuce, kale, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, collards and more |
Cardamom |
Chandler Strawberry |
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/
Citizen science harnesses the power of ordinary people to collect or analyze data in order to increase scientific knowledge about a specific subject.
If you have purchased a plant at one of our recent plant sales, you can join the Garden's Plant Variety Citizen Science Project! Share observations about your plant's growing conditions, pest susceptibility, yield, and flavor to help our community better understand different plant varieties' performance in the Houston region.