Last year this was our most successful fundraiser-raising a little over $3,000. This year we plan to work with a bridging troop.
Goals for the Spring of 2002: The girls listed some of the problems and would like to make a few changes to the flower growing. They included:
More color variety Order more plugs in April for only one crop Try baskets again Maintain quality by using plugs Build another shelter for more impatiens
Upper left corner: Impatiens in our lean-to shelter. It has a shade cloth on top with plastic sides that can be put on in a storm.
2001 Outcome: Take a look at the pictures on this page from our first spring crop. We had sold practically everything by mid May, so we ordered more plugs for a second crop. Here are some preliminary observations:
Deliveries nearly 2 weeks early! We did cut the growing time by using plugs. They came shipped from a California greenhouse in excellent condition. The girls immediately transplanted them into six--packs. The weather cooperated wonderfully. We have even raised a second crop. Several planted. All of the girls pitched in and transplanted. It is a lot of work to transplant so many flowers. Booth Sales The Farmer's Market has been very helpful and has helped us with our booth fees. Sales in June were much better than May. We need a certain number of people passing by or traffic. Improved Quality We had the best looking plants that we have ever grown. Many of the professional growers at the Farmer's Market were quite impressed.