FERGUS – The Fergus and District Horticultural Society is holding its “Best Bloomin’ Plant Sale on May 25 from 8 to 11am on the grounds outside the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex.
The sale attracts hundreds of shoppers each year and features many unique varieties of plants.
All of them are local Indigenous perennials that sell from $5 to $7.
“If you are starting a new garden, expanding your existing garden, or just wanting to make some changes, this is the place to get your perennial plants,” said hort society member and chief organizer of the plant sale Michelle Goff.
“We have over 100 members in our society. Most of our plants come from their beautiful gardens.
“These are mature plants grown locally in our soil and climate,” she added.
If assistance is needed at the sale, you will find upwards of 20 to 30 Society members, all decked out in purple shirts there to help, direct, guide and answer questions.
The Fergus and District Horticultural Society is holding its plant sale on May 25 and the Fergus sportsplex from 8 to 11am. Prices of mature perennials range from $5 to $7 – cash only.
And they’ll even wheel the plants you purchase out to the parking lot to your car.
“It takes a lot of organizing to pot up all the plants, categorize, list, price and lay everything out,” said society member Kathy Bouma.
“We take pride and pay special attention to make sure the plants are at their best, the prices are reasonable, and the variety is just what residents are looking for.”
There will be lots of plants to choose from, including popular ornamental grasses, hostas, black-eyed Susans, lady’s mantle, peonies, phlox, cranesbill, daylilies, sedums and a variety of shrubs.
“You will also find rare plants, old favourites, herbs, ground covers and shade dwellers,” said Bev Dawson, who oversees the public gardens.
There are thousands of plants to choose from, but be sure to bring cash.
The club cannot process credit cards or debit.
By Ken Johnston
Fergus and District Horticultural Society