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Annual Groundswell Plant Sale this Saturday
By Stephanie Stevens
Zinnias, pepper, tomatoes oh my!
The Groundswell Network Society’s annual Mother’s Day plant sale is this Saturday, May 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Groundswell Greenhouse (1535 14th Street) and this year is it expanded to include an artisan market and throughout the day, presenters on a variety of topics.
Speakers like Georgie West, Len Sandrin, Morag Turnbull and Anna Grant will do mini talks on topics ranging from bats to tomatoes to dahlias and square foot gardening.
Also new is folks with a membership get to come in one hour early (10 a.m.).
Last year the lineup was around the block before the gates opened at 11 so the organizers decided to change things up a bit. If you don’t have an annual membership (ranging from $25 to $100) there is still time to get signed up at groundswellnetwork.ca.
This is the largest fundraiser of the year for Groundswell and it with more than 800 tomato plants and a variety of herb, vegetables and flower for sale, there is something for every garden. Most plants will range between $5 and $8.
“The Groundswell Network Society strives to create a community where nutritious food is accessible to all,” said board chair Michelle Wall.
“Through our annual plant sale and the exciting addition of an artisan market this year, we are dedicated to raising vital funds that support our mission in fulfilling this vision.”
Partnership director Deb Griffith will be on hand as a garden guru to answer questions and visit a market attendees.
“It’s been another exciting year at Groundswell,” she said. “I am looking forward to seeing everyone join in at our festive plant sale and help support our efforts to teach gardening to our community, to ensure we all eat more healthy local food.”
Groundswell Network Society photo
