Cook County News Herald

Get your plants at GES May 17





These young ladies were among the delighted shoppers at previous plant sales at Great Expectations School in Grand Marais. The variety of plants available—annuals, perennials, herbs and vegetables—is amazing. This year’s sale is Saturday, May 17 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

These young ladies were among the delighted shoppers at previous plant sales at Great Expectations School in Grand Marais. The variety of plants available—annuals, perennials, herbs and vegetables—is amazing. This year’s sale is Saturday, May 17 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Are you looking to stock up on locally grown annuals, perennials, vegetables, and herbs for your garden this year?

It is likely Great Expectations School (GES) has what you are looking for! The annual greenhouse sale and pancake breakfast will be on Saturday, May 17 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the school, on the corner of the new Gunflint Trail and East Fifth Street.

Some of the annuals offered for sale are ageratum, alyssum, aster, bacopa, bee balm, begonia, coleus, cosmos and geranium.

In the herb category, there are basil, chives, cilantro, dill, marjoram, mint and oregano. There are also vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, tomatoes and cauliflower.

Also available are perennials such as blazing stars, carpet bugle, columbine, delphinium and hollyhock.

For more information contact the school at (218) 387-9322.


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