Ardmore High School Future Farmers of America Plant Sale April 15th

Ardmore High School
Future Farmers of America
Plant Sale
April 15th

Written By
Cayce Lee
Social Media Specialist
Athens-Limestone County Tourism Assn.

Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve.

The Future Farmers of America (FFA) students of Ardmore High School have been hard at work cultivating a variety of plants in the greenhouse.  Not only do the students learn about plant husbandry they want you to reap the benefits of their hard work during the Plant Sale on April 15 from 8:00am-12:00pm.

A variety of plants are available for purchase including Spider Plants, Ferns, Geraniums, Petunias, Dianthus, Coleus, Begonias, Carnations, Lantanas, Lilies, Vinca, Monkey Grass, Sweet Potato Plants, Swedish Ivy, Elephant Plants, Tomatoes and Peppers.

Anyone wishing to purchase plants should come to the FFA greenhouse at Ardmore High School 30285 Ardmore Avenue in Ardmore Alabama.  The greenhouse can be accessed off First Avenue as well.

For more information, please contact Lauren Graham at the school by calling: 256-423-2685.

Athens Garden Club Annual Plant & Bake Sale

PLANT AND BAKE SALE

 April 30, 2016

8:00am - ? 

 

The Athens Garden Club Annual Plant & Bake Sale is scheduled for Saturday April 30, 2016.  This event will be held at the downtown Athens-Limestone Farmers Market beginning at 8:00 am. The sale continues until plants are all sold.  

Come early for the best selections!

 

A myriad of plants will be available, donated by the AGC member's residential gardens, as well as local businesses.

Our members are knowledgeable in the North Alabama area gardening, and will be available to answer any questions .

The Bake Sale promises a variety of homemade culinary delights available for your enjoyment!   

 

This event is the primary AGC fundraiser supporting the club's college scholarship program.

College scholarships are made available to graduating high school seniors who intend to major in horticulture, agriculture, botany or other related fields. Applications are available at every Limestone County high school.

Come out and support your community!

 

Please direct inquiries to: athensgardenclub@aol.com     

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Limestone County Farmers Market
409 West Green Street
Athens, Alabama 35611 

 

 

 

 

Ardmore Crape Myrtle Festival Queen Pageant Deadline July 21st

Ardmore Crape Myrtle Festival Queen Pageant 

Deadline July 21st

Written by
Cayce Lee
Social Media Specialist
Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association



The Crape Myrtles are in bloom and it must mean the Ardmore Crape Myrtle Festival is around the corner.  The Royal Court selection occurs July 25th for their presentation during the August 29th festival at John Barnes Park.  Boys from birth to age 5 and girls birth to age 19 are invited to register for the Ardmore Crape Myrtle Festival Pageant.  Deadline is July 21st and participation is not limited to the citizens of Ardmore.  Forms can be dropped off at CB&S Bank 26314 Main Street, Ardmore, TN.

The pageant will be held at the Ardmore Tennessee Annex Building located behind People's Bank on Main Street in Ardmore.  The pageant will start at 1:00PM.  Admission is $3.00 per person, age 3 and under are free.


Entry fee per contestant: $30.00
Side Entry (Prettiest Hair, Dress, Best Smile): $15.00Optional Photogenic Category (1 photo): $5.00People's Choice Vote: $1.00 each


Spectator admission: $3.00 per person Age 3 and under and contestants: free 


For more information or questions: 256-278-5524


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Athens Home and Garden Show 2015

Mar 14th -- Athens Home and Garden Show 

Presented by the Greater Limestone County Chamber of Commerce at the Limestone County Event Center on 114 West Pryor Street in Athens, AL from 8:00AM-6:00PM.

If you are looking for a unique item for your home or garden or maybe garden tips this event is for you.  Activities for the kids to make and take too.

Keep Athens-Limestone Beautiful will handing out seedlings on a first come, first served basis.

For more information: 256-232-2600

1818 Farms Seed Starting Class at The Cupboard

Educational Opportunity--

March 12th -- 1818 Farms Seed Starting Class at The Cupboard

The Cupboard 504 Bank Street NE, Decatur, AL  

Learn the basic of seed starting with 1818 Farms: seed selection, direct seeding versus indoor planting, starting methods, soil mediums, temperatures, moisture, light, dividing, planting dates, "hardening off" and transplanting starting at 6:00PM.

 Fee is $20.00.

To register visit: 1818farms.com/products-page/classes/