Calling All Horticultural Growers

Daniel Boone Native Gardens announces a “Call to Horticultural Growers of the High Country,” encouraging people to participate in its upcoming Early Bird Wildflower Walk and Plant Sale.

The event will be held rain or shine on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Daniel Boone Native Gardens, located at 651 Horn in the West Drive in Boone.

Set-up lasts from 8 to 10 a.m. the same day, and locations include the parking lot near the gatehouse entrance, the access road through the gardens or the “wedding lawn” inside the gardens.

This one-day fund raising event for the Daniel Boone Native Gardens offers an opportunity for participants to connect with customers early in the season and show off locally-grown horticultural stock.

At the end of the day, a contribution of 20 percent of gross sales is requested as a contribution to the Daniel Boone Native Gardens, which will be prepared to provide a tax-deductible receipt.

For more information, call Rebecca Kaenzig at (828) 264-1440, or e-mail kaenzigr@appstate.edu to reserve a space.

Plants need not be only native species, but garden members ask that participants bring only locally raised plant material for sale. Trees and shrubs, wildflowers, vegetable flats, perennials, etc. are all welcome.