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[May 19, 2017]
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One morning each year
the large display barn at the Logan County Fair grounds is filled
with plants for sale. The sale opens at 8:30 a.m. and by 11 a.m.
pretty much empty. How does that happen so fast?
It's easy for Master Gardeners who have worked hard for weeks
preparing. They do it with lots of prior organization and all hands
on deck during the event. From the outside entry point to check out,
people were stationed to direct and assist. Plants are organized by
sun, shade and purpose. Large signs and picture boards strategically
placed.
[Jan Youngquist]
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Carol Mills checks out a customer. |
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Mom and daughter getting ready
for a new planting season. |
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The gardeners offer a couple of their
favorite hard goods for sale, a dandy knifing trowel and protective
gloves. |
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Susan Hoblit (magenta) assist a buyer
interested in native plants. |
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Shoppers enjoyed choosing from a wide
selection plants and the multi-stage ease of checking out. |
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The sale even included a manned
reference station to answer questions.
While the sale is over, the gardeners
will continue work all year round, but this is the cusp of their
'fun' season - planting and then maintaining plants and seeing
beautiful things happen. |
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