Ruissalo Plant Day 2026

Ruissalo Plant Day differs from larger plant or garden markets in that the sellers are mainly small-scale producers and growers of specialty plants. A wide range of more unusual herbaceous and woody plants adapted to Finnish conditions will be available for sale.

The sales area is located by the water lily ponds, a walk of a few hundred meters from the garden gate across the service yard. Wheelbarrows and hand carts are available to borrow for transporting purchases. The botanical garden’s own sales point is located in front of the greenhouses. Plants from the botanical garden are paid for indoors at the information desk or at the café.

See the updated list of vendors: https:/­/­sites.utu.fi/­kasvitieteellinen-puutarha/­events/­ruissalon-taimipaiva-2026/­

Free lectures every hour on the hour

Location: Seminar Hall of the Botanical Garden
The hall accommodates 40 people. Changes to the schedule and speakers are possible. No pre-registration required.

11:00
The hidden world of soil – microbes as enablers of life
Microbiologist Mika Saarenpää

12:00
Growing bamboo in Finland
Plant expert Olli Wuokko

13:00
COMING SOON