By MG David Colacicco
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| An MG prepares plants for sale in 2022. Photo: Len Friedman |
Spring Sprouts is just around the corner – a new event that will offer visitors to Derwood a Plant Sale, a Demo Garden Open House, and a Master Gardener Expo. As previously reported, the event will take place on Saturday, April 25 from 10 am-2 pm at the University of Maryland Extension Office Building in the Agricultural History Farm Park. The Plant Sale is intended to become an annual event to raise funds to support MCMG programs.
More than 600 plants encompassing 100 different varieties have been ordered. These include vegetables, tomatoes, herbs, many varieties of Maryland natives, as well as other perennials. A small selection of mixed annual flower baskets will also be available. The sale will open at 10 am for the general public. Master Gardeners will be able to purchase plants starting at noon. MGs are asked not to set aside any plants prior to that time.
MGs are asked to park in the lower parking lot, or behind the Demo Garden. At least 35 MG volunteers are needed to facilitate the plant sale; use SignUp if you want to join in. Please contact MG Dave Colacicco if you have any questions. You can find his contact information in VMS.
