We are happy to announce that the online pre-purchase shopping phase for our 2026 Fall Native, Pollinator, & Songbird Sale will begin this Wednesday, November 11th through Saturday, November 14th!

Our featured items include Butterfly milkweed, Aquatic milkweed, Firewheel, Mealy blue sage and so much more! Please view our catalog listing of our featured plants. (Download the pdf; then click on each hyperlink and scroll down to view details.) These plants will remain full price throughout the sale period so please purchase early for the best selection.

The goal of our Native, Pollinator, & Songbird Plant Sale is to showcase the beneficial role gardens can play in our local ecosystem. The plants featured in this sale support the health of pollinators in the greater Houston area by providing nectar, pollen, and habitat for songbirds, butterflies, bees, and more. Please read this article to learn The Rice Holistic Garden Director, Dr. Joe Novak, thoughts on the importance of planting natives.

Pre-order pickup and in-person shopping dates and times are as follows:*

• Mon, November 16th from 9am - Noon

• Tues, November 17th from 9am - Noon

• Wed, November 18th from 9am - Noon and 4-6pm

• Thurs, November 19th from 9am - Noon

• Fri, November 20th from 9am - Noon

• Sat, November 21st from 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!

Cash, Check or Zelle payments ONLY:
We can only accept cash, check or Zelle payments 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/