| APRIL 3, 2024 -- Blooms and buds, shining bulbs and tasty tubers will come to springtime life at the annual plant sale of the Lyme Grange on Hamburg Road on Saturday, May 11—the day before Mother’s Day.
The sale is open to the public without charge and will be held at the historic Lyme Grange building on Route 156 from 9 a.m. through 12 noon. The century-old building is familiar to many as the center of the Annual Hamburg Fair in August, which, like the plant sale, supports many Grange-assisted community activities throughout the year.
Last year the Fair attracted some 5500 people of all ages for fun and educational activities over a three- day period.
“The May plant sale that’s coming up will offer both decorative horticulture and tips for practical food-grade gardening,” explained sale coordinator Nancy Beebe. “This year we plan an even greater number of plants which show the diverse growing skills of our neighboring, talented amateurs as well as top- ranked nurseries. The flowers and vegetables are suitable for planting right at home in your garden,” she said.
“Everyone who has a garden as a productive household hobby, or keeps beloved pets or domestic animals, should join us as we build stronger and more viable towns,” added Beebe.
“Last year we had a ‘growing class’ for kids which proved popular, and I’m sure we’ll see this again. They are taught by experienced gardeners—who like to see kids learn and have fun.”
“Our Grange has been a central support for traditional community events from our founding in 1896, and our people staff and judge many events and displays here. We can all learn from, and enjoy, one another!” For more information, contact Nancy Beebe at nbeebe46@gmail.com or 860.304.8202.
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