Apple Blossom Festival

hello Fellow Gardeners!

The Main Street and Town Hall planters were done on Friday evening. We have some very creative and pretty mixes of plants this year - along with flowers, there is a mix of decorative foliage, textures and sizes. I wanted to thank John Ferrante, Penny Higgins and her family (Bill and son Evan), Carol Hopkins, Scott Utley, Eric Herriman and Kris and Ed Jorolemon for their help in getting the planters done. I hope everyone has a chance to check them out!

So we have some exciting volunteer opportunities!

1. Now that the planters are done, we need some volunteers for watering the plants. Eric and I went out Sunday morning and the planters were a bit dry. We are hoping to water them every day this week so that they get settled by the Apple Blossom Festival. After that, they should be watered at least 2-3 times a week, depending on the weather. Water is available at a couple of different areas, so you don't need to cart the water to the area.
- If you can volunteer, even for one week, let me know.
- If you decide to water, let me know so we're not duplicating efforts

2. We need people to sit at the table for Apple Blossom festival this year. We will have a booth set up on Saturday only and will probably be there from 10ish until after the parade (maybe 2/3ish?). Even if you can only sit for an hour, that would be very helpful.

3. Finally, we are looking for plant donations for the table. We currently have a great crop of Norfolk pine and I think we'll have hostas. Let me know if you are planning on donating - you will be able to drop things off at the table or you can also drop them off at my house during the week.

Just a reminder, starting in June, we will be having garden tours. If you would like to open up your garden for the club to tour, let me know. We are thinking about having our members meetings be at our members' gardens.

Happy Gardening!
Subrata