Oktibbeha Master Gardeners to host plant sale
By Special to The Dispatch 2 days ago
As the popularity of home gardening soars, members of the Oktibbeha County Master Gardeners are making plans for a number of activities to provide technical assistance and encouragement to area residents. That includes seasoned gardeners and those who may not know where to begin.
During this unsettling period when the global pandemic forced huge adjustments in normal activities, the U.S. Burpee & Co. reports it sold more seeds than at any time in its 144-year history.
“Not only were many furloughed Americans confined to work from their homes,” said Hampton Fowler, president of the local Master Gardeners organization. “The sudden lack of social and sporting opportunities coupled with business and school closings had folks scrambling to find outdoor activities while confined to their homes,” he added.