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Get out and buy some plants this weekend

‘Tis the season for gardening, and if you’re in search of some veggies or flowers to plant this weekend, here are a few opportunities to get what you need while supporting organizations that are doing good things for our community.

Common Ground 

May 4-11, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Shop for locally grown veggies, herbs, and flowers and support the Co-op’s Food for All program. All proceeds from the plant sale will benefit the program that makes shopping at the Co-op more accessible to all in the community.

Sola Gratia

May 7-16, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Find organically grown veggies, herbs, and perennial fruits, as well as flowers (potted, hanging baskets, perennials). Find the full list of available plants here. Sola Gratia donates 10% of the produce they grow to programs that are fighting hunger in area communities. 

Grand Prairie Friends

May 2-14, online

Fill your yard with native plants and contribute to the natural ecosystem. Orders can be placed online, then pick up happens the week of May 17th. Read more about the conservation work of Grand Prairie Friends here.

Top photo from Common Ground Food Co-op Facebook page.

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