The Betty and Jacob Friedman Holistic Garden is pleased to announce that phase two of the 2026 Spring Plant Sale begins tomorrow, March 23rd and all plants are now half off! We have a diverse selection of tomatoes, eggplants, peppers and select herbs and ornamentals.

In garden shopping:

During the week of March 23rd through March 28th, the Garden will be open for in garden shopping with the following schedule:

• Monday, March 23: 9am - 1pm
• Tuesday, March24: 9am - 1pm
• Wednesday, March 25: 9am - 1pm
• Thursday, March 26: 9am - 1pm
• Friday, March 27: 9am - 1pm
• Saturday, March 28: 9am – 11am

The 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.

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:

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.

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.
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

Thank you for supporting the Holistic Garden!
Garden Staff