Greenhouse Project's Carson City Mother's Day plant sale re-imagined with pre-orders, distribution
The Greenhouse Project hosts the Social Distancing Plant Sale, a re-imagined continuation of its annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale, with all plants available by pre-order only, by phone and email.
“This current Covid-19 situation has definitely impacted everyone and we had a lot of discussion about how to conduct this event while putting safety first,” said Karen Abowd, TGP president and founder.
All money raised via the plant sales annually, help offset TGP’s operational cost, and since the April sale was canceled, there will be more plants available than usual in May.
To ensure maximum safety, orders will be taken by phone only, May 2 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please call 775-600-9530 or 775-600-9552. Email orders can be placed only May 3 through 6, to info@carsoncitygreenhouse.org.
TGP’s inventory is posted on the website at www.carsoncitygreenhouse.org and on Facebook CCGreenhouseProject to assist in making selections.
The last day to order is May 6.
Plants will be distributed May 9, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and times for pick up will be assigned.
“We have an entire process in place that will ensure people get their orders, while protecting both them and out volunteers and staff,’ Abowd said. “I want to reiterate that there will be no other opportunity to purchase plants from TGP this season as we are closed to the public at all times as we do our part to mitigate the Covid-19 problem.”
TGP staff under the direction of Cory King, greenhouse manager and Will Pierz, assistant manager, have produced an array of vegetable starts, including squash, cucumber, tomatoes and peppers, as well as an array of ornamental plants and of course, TGP’s signature petunias.
“There is so much gratitude on the part of TGP’s board for the support shown by everyone during these challenging times,” Abowd said. “It means so much that so many support our mission of Growing, Giving, and Teaching for a Healthier and Greener, Sustainable Carson City.”
TGP is located behind Carson High School at 111 Saliman Road. For pick up May 9, go to the intersection at Saliman and Robinson streets and head east on Robinson. Plants will be delivered to your vehicle in the parking lot near the NUROTC building, during your assigned time slot.
For more information about the plant sale or about TGP, call 775-600-9530.
To learn more about TGP and ways you can participate or support, find them at the contacts above and at Instagram CC GreenhouseProject.
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