SPRING PLANT SALE TO BENEFIT CAPE ANN SYMPHONY

Spring Bonanza of Flowers, Herbs& Tomato Plants For Sale

Cape Ann Symphony’s Spring Plant Sale featuring locally grown and freshly delivered that morning flowers, herbs and tomato plants is set for Saturday, May 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Fuller School, Blackburn Circle, Route 128, Gloucester, MA. A wide selection of plants will be available including Mandevilla, begonias. impatiens, hydrangeas, grasses, lobelia, vinca, geraniums, in large or small pots or hanging baskets of many kinds. Several varieties of tomatos, plus parsley, basil, and more herbs will be also be available. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the Cape Ann Symphony. During the sale hours special guests will share their gardening expertise and give tips on beautifying your garden with free lectures and demonstrations. At 10:00 a.m. John Feener, Gloucester’s Tree Warden, will give a talk about the New Diseases and Insects Invading our Local Trees and Shrubs. At 11:00 Marthe Aim_e, artist and color consultant, will give attendees guidance on Color Palettes for Your Garden. Ms. Aim_e has taught her course “The Language of Color” at Montserrat College of Art and at North Shore Community College. She has taught color theory training for staff at a variety of businesses including Waters and Brown in Beverly/Salem and Babel Paint in Westwood. According to Ms. Aimee, ‘I am interested in sharing an understanding of and enthusiasm for color as an aesthetic element in our everyday environment. I can show attendees how to learn to see color principles in planting a garden which will help them make planting selections with more confidence.’

Cape Ann Symphony’s Spring Plant Sale is Saturday, May 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Fuller School, Blackburn Circle, Route 128, Gloucester, MA. Fuller School is handicapped accessible. For further information, call the Cape Ann Symphony at 978-281-0543 or visit www.capeannsymphony.org