The Des Moines County Master Gardeners held the annual plant sale on May 2, drawing community members to the Iowa State Extension Office in West Burlington.
The event focused on a wide variety of plants available for sale, displayed both inside and outside a building and greenhouse, allowing guests exploration of plants that grow best in a variety of environments.
This event is the organization’s primary fundraiser for future events for the Master Gardeners, playing a crucial role in supporting local gardening initiatives throughout the county. According to Krista Hartman, one of the event’s organizers, the sale is the only opportunity each year to raise money for their projects.
Held annually on the first Saturday of May, the event this year had perfect weather. Not only was it sunny, there was no wind or blistering heat. This heavily promoted attendance, leading to more sales and funds for the program.
The plant sale has become a spring tradition, leaving residents eager to prepare their gardens for the warmer seasons. Visitors encounter a wide variety of plants, starting from seed to perennials donated from local gardens.
Read the rest of the story in the Tuesday, May 5 edition of The Hawk Eye.
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