Announcing Our First Spring Native Plant Sale
February 21, 2012
EcoAddendum and the BBB are ready for another outstanding Spring. With the wonderful weather we have been having this “winter” we are happy to announce our first native plant sale on Saturday, March 24th at EcoAddendum’s nursery 743 E. College Ave from 8am – 1pm. We always have native plants for sale year round but the 24th marks the beginning of our Spring season. Remember 20% of every plant sold goes to environmental education. You can even pick the project your 20% goes too. Hope to see you on March 24th! We will have refreshments, snacks, staff to answer your questions, along with some beautiful native plants that will love to grow in your garden and help your veggie garden flourish.
EcoAddendum’s Project List:
- Decatur High School – Pollinator Garden
- Paideia School – Native Plant Garden
- King Fisher Academy – Pollinator Garden
- Hammonds House Museum
- Friends of Candler Park – Nature Trail
- Freedom Park – Native Plant and Erosion Restoration Project
- Outdoor Activity Center – After school environmental education
- Peachtree Hills Park
- Arcadia Community Garden
- Chosewood Park – Nature Path and Tree Replacement
- Center for Pan Asian Community Services – After school environmental education
Winding down the leaf-covered dirt road, the sign for the Pettit Preserve appeared and we entered the 70 acre wonderland established as an outdoor teaching and research laboratory for educational and scientific value, as well as a safe haven for endangered species. The Pettit Preserve is located at the end of Vineyard Way in Cartersville, GA. www.pettitpreserve.org
With our planting complete, Lori led us on a short hike through the grounds, over the swinging bridge, and past many Georgia native trees and shrubs. It was an outstanding day of planting native vegetation and a wonderful opportunity to experience one of Georgia’s hidden jewels. Only 25 miles outside the perimeter, the Pettit Preserve offers all Atlantans a chance to experience a beautiful nearby forest and lake ecosystem.
