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Dates: May 17th set up and May 18th sale
Location: Barnstable County Fairgrounds, Route 151, Falmouth, Ma.
The plant sale is our primary revenue generating activity. The funds are used to support our outreach programs. The success of the MG Plant Sale depends on the generosity of all our members and could not happen without the contributions of time, perennials, vegetables, herbs, ground covers, trees, shrubs and house plants. The public depends on us for our high quality plants. To ensure that the quality of the plant material is the best that we can offer, here are a few thoughts to consider:
At least 2 to 3 weeks BEFORE the plant sale is the perfect time to dig up and divide perennials that you are planning to donate to the sale. Be sure to choose a pot that is in proportion to the size of the plant. Keep your plants well watered and shaded from the sun and wind. By May 18th, those plants should be looking fabulous.
A little grooming goes along way .... Please remove weeds and clean off unattractive foliage. We will set aside a plant that is wilting, invasive or diseased looking.
Please take care to identify your plants correctly. For uniformity and customer ease, we encourage you to label your plants with a thin sharpie marker on white plastic plant labels or venetian blind slats that we can provide if you need them. Here's how:
One side: common name, cultivar color ex: coneflower, "Magnus", purple
Other side: mature height, sun/shade ex: 2' tall, full sun
On Friday, May 17, we will be setting up and organizing the sale from 9 AM until 2PM. We need help
arranging tables and signs and arranging plants as they are delivered. We will also be pricing and
identifying plants and arranging them on display tables. On Saturday, we'll be starting at 7:30AM to get ready for 10 AM when the doors fly open and the crowds descend. Every Master Gardener is
encouraged and welcomed to help with the set up and sale. Please come and join the fun.
Any questions, please contact Jim Reynolds at madelynrey@comcast.net, 508-681-9172 or Joy Hastings at Qceres@aol.com, 508-888-6371.
Each year, we try to have some special plants that might appeal specifically to the Master Gardeners. This year, with the help and expertise of Dick White, we are going to have a selection of rhododendrons. Many of these plants are new cultivars. They are not available to the public and would be welcome additions for collectors and enthusiasts. With luck, they will be in bloom for the plant SALE so that you will be able to see the color and blossom. And stay tuned for next month's newsletter. There are other surprises.
Plant drop-off locations
If you need assistance getting your plants to the fairgrounds, we have the following locations were you can drop off your plants prior to the sale. Please contact these people directly to make arrangements.
Harwich: Wess Plank 508-246-0358
Brewster: Jane Kowalski 508-896-5310
Dennis: Pat Mahoney 508-394-2002
Eastham: Shelia Garry 508-255-9519
Osterville: Jim Reynolds 508-681-9172
Bird house raffle will take place at 9:00 AM on Saturday morning. You do not have to be present to win. If you support the plant sale, your name will be entered into the drawing. The winner will be announced at the time of the drawing.
If you have suggestions or ideas, please contact anyone of us.
Thanks for all your support,
The Plant Sale Committee
Carolyn Albrycht Deb Anderson Anne Marie Boonisar
Joanne Brown Paula French Joy Hastings
Pat Mahoney Wess Plank Jim Reynolds
Dave Rogers Craig Russ Mary Ann Ryan
Bob Sarcia Susan Sweeney
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