Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale May 11th at the Fairgrounds

(MENA)  This weekend, Saturday May 11 from 8am until 3pm, the Annual Plant Sale, sponsored by the Polk County Master Gardeners, will be held at the Polk County Fairgrounds.

An abundance of plants, many from our local gardens will be for sale. These have always been popular because local plants are already adapted to our local conditions.

In addition, there will be special varieties purchased for resale, usually trees and shrubs, that have been requested from former events. There will be lots of succulents this year, and, pre-planted arrangements as well. Hanging baskets and colorful container gardens make an especially nice gift for Mother’s Day—which just happens to be the day following the Sale.

The plants will be displayed on tables labeled Annuals or Perennials, and sun- and shade-loving choices. Written information will be available on each table, and knowledgeable Master Gardeners will be on hand to talk with you about your new plants.

The Annual Plant Sale raises funds which are funneled back into the community, primarily through donations to scholarships for Polk County students continuing beyond high school, who plan to study some aspect of Horticulture or Agriculture.

We could not possibly make this event take place without hours and hours of volunteer labor, and the generous support of our sponsors in the community.

Master Gardeners exists as an organization with two basic goals, to educate the public about horticultural practices, and to serve the public by maintaining beautification projects in Mena.

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