Frequently Asked Questions
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ABOUT INDY URBAN ACRES & THE PLANT SALE
What is Indy Urban Acres?
Indy Urban Acres, an initiative of The Parks Alliance of Indianapolis, is a collection of farms that utilizes organic farming practices. We work daily to empower and educate people by providing equitable access to free, high-quality produce. Indy Urban Acres is guided by the core belief that all people deserve access to healthy food. Since 2011, Indy Urban Acres has grown from a single site harvesting 15,000 pounds of produce to four sites harvesting 60,000+ pounds of produce. All IUA produce is donated and distributed to community partners that serve households and individuals who experience food insecurity throughout the year. IUA has year-round professional farm staff who use regenerative farming practices to grow healthy food while improving the soil and local urban ecosystem. The Parks Alliance of Indianapolis provides administrative, financial, and fundraising support for IUA, enabling farm staff to focus on food education, empowerment, and access.
What is the Indy Urban Acres Plant Sale?
The Indy Urban Acres Plant Sale is our biggest fundraiser of the year that helps support operating funds. Our Indy Urban Acres staff prepares thousands of plants from seeds to make sure you have the best quality plants for the season. Shoppers can either buy plants ahead online or stop by Indy Urban Acres during opening weekend to browse, sip coffee, listen to live music, and enjoy one of our favorite spaces. We’ll also have sales throughout May so there’s ample opportunities to support equitable food access and build your dream garden.
When does the Indy Urban Acres Plant Sale take place?
The Indy Urban Acres Plant Sale launches on March 1st for online orders. If you’re looking to secure specific plants this is a guaranteed way to get what you need for the season. If you’d like to browse our Plant Sale in person the opening weekend will be May 11th and 12th with additional in-person shopping dates throughout May. For a complete list of dates and times please see the next questions.
What is the full schedule for Indy Urban Acres Plant Sale?
Do I need to register or buy tickets to purchase plants?
There’s no need to register or buy tickets to purchase plants, all in-person plant sales are open to the public! If you purchase plants online we will email you with details on how and when to pick up your plants.
How much do plants cost?
All plants are $5 each.
What types of plants will be sold at the Indy Urban Acres Plant Sale?
We have a variety of plants available for purchase. There will be dozens of Indiana native plants for sale as well as annual plants like tomatoes, peppers, squash, and more!
How can I purchase plants from the Plant Sale?
You can purchase plants online between March 1st and April 21st using this link. You can also visit Indy Urban Acres during one of our in-person sales and browse the selection to find your perfect plant.
What is the difference between the online Plant Sale and in-person Plant Sale dates?
The online sale allows you to pick from our selection of plants and ensures you get the plants you want. During our online sale, plants are only available for purchase in flats of 18 plants. This helps our team effectively fill online orders and prepare for the in-person sales.
If you’d like to purchase less than 18 plants be sure to visit during opening weekend for the biggest selection of plants available. As the month passes there will be less and less available as our inventory is purchased.
If I purchase plants online when will I be able to pick them up?
Pick up for online orders will be on May 4th & 5th. Anyone who has ordered plants online will receive an email with directions and information on picking up their plants.
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ONLINE PURCHASING QUESTIONS
WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO BUY PLANTS FROM INDY URBAN ACRES?
HOW DOES ONLINE PURCHASING WORK?
HOW MANY PLANTS ARE IN A TRAY AGAIN?
18
WHAT IF I DON'T WANT THAT MANY PLANTS?
No worries, you can buy a few or as many plants as you want at our in-person plant sale on Saturday, May 11th & Sunday, May 12th.
WHAT IF I WANT 19 PLANTS? CAN'T YOU JUST THROW AN EXTRA ONE ON TOP?
Nope. We are only doing increments of 18 only to save space and time. However, a perk of ordering online is early private shopping at Presale Pickup the on Saturday, May 4th & Sunday, May 5th.
WHAT IF I PAY FOR 18 PLANTS BUT CAN ONLY THINK OF 17 or less I REALLY WANT?
You many get some mystery plants! We will fill your tray to fit 18 plants, which means you may get some duplicates or something random.
HOW WILL I KNOW MY PURCHASE WAS SUCCESSFUL?
You will receive an order confirmation and instructions for pickup.
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FUNDRAISING QUESTIONS
How does the Plant Sale help support Indy Urban Acres?
All proceeds from the Indy Urban Acres Plant Sale help support operating costs so our team can continue working towards equitable food access for all.
Are there other ways I can help support Indy Urban Acres?
Of course! Be sure to sign up for our newsletter here (scroll to the bottom) and follow @Indyurbanacresin on social media to be in the know about upcoming events supporting Indy Urban Acres.
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ORGANIZATION QUESTIONS
Who is The Parks Alliance of Indianapolis?
The Parks Alliance is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and proud partner of the Central Indiana Community Foundation. For more than 30 years, The Parks Alliance has worked alongside Indy Parks & Recreation to identify needs and opportunities to develop and maintain Indy’s parks, trails, greenways, and public spaces. Since 1991, The Park Alliance has secured and administered nearly $100 million on behalf of Indy Parks and the people that use them. Our board and staff have established a strong track record of stewarding philanthropy to demonstrate the critical value of our work in making Indy a great place to live, work, play, and visit.
How do I support The Parks Alliance of Indianapolis?
To make sure you know everything we have going on be sure to sign up for our newsletter here (scroll to the bottom). Signing up for our newsletter will keep you in the loop about our upcoming events, Indy Parks and Rec news, and some interesting stories. You can also follow us on social media @Parksalliancein to see what’s happening.
If you want to make a donation please visit this page, we appreciate all donations and the community’s continued support!
ABOUT INDY URBAN ACRES & THE PLANT SALE
What is Indy Urban Acres?
Indy Urban Acres, an initiative of The Parks Alliance of Indianapolis, is a collection of farms that utilizes organic farming practices. We work daily to empower and educate people by providing equitable access to free, high-quality produce. Indy Urban Acres is guided by the core belief that all people deserve access to healthy food. Since 2011, Indy Urban Acres has grown from a single site harvesting 15,000 pounds of produce to four sites harvesting 60,000+ pounds of produce. All IUA produce is donated and distributed to community partners that serve households and individuals who experience food insecurity throughout the year. IUA has year-round professional farm staff who use regenerative farming practices to grow healthy food while improving the soil and local urban ecosystem. The Parks Alliance of Indianapolis provides administrative, financial, and fundraising support for IUA, enabling farm staff to focus on food education, empowerment, and access.
What is the Indy Urban Acres Plant Sale?
The Indy Urban Acres Plant Sale is our biggest fundraiser of the year that helps support operating funds. Our Indy Urban Acres staff prepares thousands of plants from seeds to make sure you have the best quality plants for the season. Shoppers can either buy plants ahead online or stop by Indy Urban Acres during opening weekend to browse, sip coffee, listen to live music, and enjoy one of our favorite spaces. We’ll also have sales throughout May so there’s ample opportunities to support equitable food access and build your dream garden.
When does the Indy Urban Acres Plant Sale take place?
The Indy Urban Acres Plant Sale launches on March 1st for online orders. If you’re looking to secure specific plants this is a guaranteed way to get what you need for the season. If you’d like to browse our Plant Sale in person the opening weekend will be May 11th and 12th with additional in-person shopping dates throughout May. For a complete list of dates and times please see the next questions.
What is the full schedule for Indy Urban Acres Plant Sale?
- March 1st – April 21st: Online plant sale
- Saturday, May 11, 8:00AM - 1:00PM
- Sunday, May 12, 8:00AM - 1:00PM
- Saturday, June 1, 8:00AM - 1:00PM | Native Plants
- Sunday, June 2, 8:00AM - 1:00PM | Native Plants
Do I need to register or buy tickets to purchase plants?
There’s no need to register or buy tickets to purchase plants, all in-person plant sales are open to the public! If you purchase plants online we will email you with details on how and when to pick up your plants.
How much do plants cost?
All plants are $5 each.
What types of plants will be sold at the Indy Urban Acres Plant Sale?
We have a variety of plants available for purchase. There will be dozens of Indiana native plants for sale as well as annual plants like tomatoes, peppers, squash, and more!
How can I purchase plants from the Plant Sale?
You can purchase plants online between March 1st and April 21st using this link. You can also visit Indy Urban Acres during one of our in-person sales and browse the selection to find your perfect plant.
What is the difference between the online Plant Sale and in-person Plant Sale dates?
The online sale allows you to pick from our selection of plants and ensures you get the plants you want. During our online sale, plants are only available for purchase in flats of 18 plants. This helps our team effectively fill online orders and prepare for the in-person sales.
If you’d like to purchase less than 18 plants be sure to visit during opening weekend for the biggest selection of plants available. As the month passes there will be less and less available as our inventory is purchased.
If I purchase plants online when will I be able to pick them up?
Pick up for online orders will be on May 4th & 5th. Anyone who has ordered plants online will receive an email with directions and information on picking up their plants.
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ONLINE PURCHASING QUESTIONS
WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO BUY PLANTS FROM INDY URBAN ACRES?
- Your purchase is a donation! Your purchase allows Indy Urban Acres to donate 100% of its produce to food pantries and low-income families. Since 2011, Indy Urban Acres, a project of The Parks Alliance of Indianapolis has grown into a multi-disciplinary farm that works to inspire transformational change within Indy’s food system by providing food justness for low-income families and developing entrepreneurial skills in young farmers. LEARN MORE ABOUT IUA
- They're great plants!
HOW DOES ONLINE PURCHASING WORK?
- Select the number of trays (18 plants per tray) you want to purchase.
- Select your plants! Any 18 plants per tray.
- Double check your order, then check out!
HOW MANY PLANTS ARE IN A TRAY AGAIN?
18
WHAT IF I DON'T WANT THAT MANY PLANTS?
No worries, you can buy a few or as many plants as you want at our in-person plant sale on Saturday, May 11th & Sunday, May 12th.
WHAT IF I WANT 19 PLANTS? CAN'T YOU JUST THROW AN EXTRA ONE ON TOP?
Nope. We are only doing increments of 18 only to save space and time. However, a perk of ordering online is early private shopping at Presale Pickup the on Saturday, May 4th & Sunday, May 5th.
WHAT IF I PAY FOR 18 PLANTS BUT CAN ONLY THINK OF 17 or less I REALLY WANT?
You many get some mystery plants! We will fill your tray to fit 18 plants, which means you may get some duplicates or something random.
HOW WILL I KNOW MY PURCHASE WAS SUCCESSFUL?
You will receive an order confirmation and instructions for pickup.
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FUNDRAISING QUESTIONS
How does the Plant Sale help support Indy Urban Acres?
All proceeds from the Indy Urban Acres Plant Sale help support operating costs so our team can continue working towards equitable food access for all.
Are there other ways I can help support Indy Urban Acres?
Of course! Be sure to sign up for our newsletter here (scroll to the bottom) and follow @Indyurbanacresin on social media to be in the know about upcoming events supporting Indy Urban Acres.
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ORGANIZATION QUESTIONS
Who is The Parks Alliance of Indianapolis?
The Parks Alliance is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and proud partner of the Central Indiana Community Foundation. For more than 30 years, The Parks Alliance has worked alongside Indy Parks & Recreation to identify needs and opportunities to develop and maintain Indy’s parks, trails, greenways, and public spaces. Since 1991, The Park Alliance has secured and administered nearly $100 million on behalf of Indy Parks and the people that use them. Our board and staff have established a strong track record of stewarding philanthropy to demonstrate the critical value of our work in making Indy a great place to live, work, play, and visit.
How do I support The Parks Alliance of Indianapolis?
To make sure you know everything we have going on be sure to sign up for our newsletter here (scroll to the bottom). Signing up for our newsletter will keep you in the loop about our upcoming events, Indy Parks and Rec news, and some interesting stories. You can also follow us on social media @Parksalliancein to see what’s happening.
If you want to make a donation please visit this page, we appreciate all donations and the community’s continued support!
