More than 20 local vendors are expected for the seventh annual Garden and Art Expo, scheduled 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday on Signal Mountain.
Nurseries, master gardening groups, plant societies and artists will be on hand to answer questions and offer gardening advice, products and gifts. The expo is an annual fundraiser for the Bachman Community Center, a nonprofit organization serving the residents of Walden’s Ridge.
Gardeners seeking perennials, native plants, unusual bulbs and heirloom vegetables can find several varieties, though early arrival is advised for best selection.
“By 8:30 [a.m.], many diehard gardeners are already heading home to plant their new treasures,” according to a news release from organizers.
Vendors include rhododendron, dahlia and iris experts. Unusual azaleas, hostas and other perennials will be for sale, Other booths will feature dish gardens, pots, gardening tools and yard art, as well as organic herbal soaps, garden-related gifts and rustic stone birdbaths.