Plant sale, first picks party, set for first weekend in May; order party tickets now

"Spring into Gardening" at the Sno-Valley Plant Sale, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 6 and 7 at Sno-Valley Senior Center, 4610 Stephen Ave. in Carnation.

“Spring into Gardening” at the Sno-Valley Plant Sale, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 6 and 7 at Sno-Valley Senior Center, 4610 Stephen Ave. in Carnation.

For the first choices and the best selection, plan to attend the center’s anual “First Picks” garden party, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5, also at the senior center.

This event is the largest plant sale on the eastside, featuring thousands of annuals, perennials, shrubs, vegetables and herbs, as well as garden art and a bake sale.

Proceeds benefit the Sno-Valley Senior Center. For more information, go to www.snovalleysenior.org or call (425) 333-4152.