There’s nothing quite like the joy that comes from treating yourself to a new plant. That is, unless the money that went toward purchasing that specific plant was part of a fundraiser benefiting a local youth organization! 4-H clubs are some of the most prestigious nonprofit organizations in the state of Georgia. Their overarching goal is to improve the next generation’s quality of life, and they do so by promoting positive youth development, facilitating learning, and engaging youth in the work of their community. The Annual Plant Sale Fundraiser is notorious for raising money for the 4-H and Master Gardener projects, with last year’s event contributing almost $5,000 for agricultural and resource planning.
This year’s annual plant presale will be held from January 2nd to February 28th. With a wide variety of fruit and ornamental plants that thrive in Georgia soil to choose from (apples, blueberries, pears, azaleas, camellias, and hydrangeas) there is sure to be a product that appeals to everyone – even those who are only just beginning their green thumb journey. Gwinnett Community Services Deputy Department Director, Regina Miller, says, “Fundraising is just one of the many ways to help cover costs of activities for our young members. We’re grateful for the continued support of our community, and look forward to another successful event”.
Preorder purchases can be made in person at the UGA Extension Gwinnett office located at 750 South Perry St., Suite 400 in Lawrenceville or by mailing in an order form available at GwinnettExtension.com. The pickup and bonus sale is from 9 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, March 13 at the Davis Road entrance of the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, located at 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway in Lawrenceville. For more details, visit GwinnettExtension.com.
