8th Annual Plant Sale - A record breaker!

Saturday, May 9th, was a beautiful morning, setting the perfect stage for Grassroots Garden Group's 8th Annual Plant Sale in support of the Westchester Food Pantry. Mother Nature blessed us once again with a gorgeous day! We were so excited to again offer over 800 plants for sale, including flowers, herbs, vegetables, and some bulbs. Eager customers arrived right on time to get the best selection of flowers, herbs, and vegetables, with many varieties selling out within the first hour! This year, we added a Grassroots Garden Group Market area. We just about sold out of our popular note card sets, and beautiful hand made yard art! But don't worry, new stock will be offered at the July 18 Garden Walk!!!

Grassroots Garden Group extends its deepest gratitude to all those community members who attended the event, contributing to its success and helping to raise essential funds for the Westchester Food Pantry. A special thank you to Cantigny Park in Wheaton. Cantigny offers donations of excess plants to 501(c)(3) organizations, and Grassroots is a grateful recipient!

Thanks to the support of everyone involved, the plant sale was able to achieve a fundraising total of $3,425. This remarkable achievement culminated in the presentation of the funds to Amanda Grant, the dedicated Executive Director of the Westchester Food Pantry, during our May gathering. The impact of this contribution will undoubtedly make a difference in the lives of those served by the pantry.

The plant sale not only served as a vital fundraising initiative but also as a joyful celebration of the arrival of Spring, uniting the community in a shared love for gardening and philanthropy. Looking ahead, Grassroots Garden Group eagerly anticipates the opportunity to host this beloved event again next year, building on the success of this year's sale and continuing to make a positive impact in the local community.