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It's time to think about Spring and the Project GREEN Garden Fair!

May 5,  9–11:30 amat Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

We have many new things
to offer, and we believe our sale to be the biggest and best in the area. Here are some of the
reasons to support and attend our
sale:

Your purchases fund local landscaping
All funds raised from the 2012
Garden Fair will be earmarked for a major contribution to the landscaping at the new Terry Trueblood Recreation Area, south of Iowa City on Sand Road, which will be Iowa City’s largest
park including 207 acres with a 95.5 acre lake. There will be a display at the Garden Fair with more information about this project, as well as Project GREEN’s other projects - past, present
and future.

Tried and true plant stock!
The plants sold at the Garden Fair are all proven
performers for our climate. Our plants have all been nurtured and donated by local gardeners.

Hosta, shade perennials, sunny perennials, trees, shrubs, vines galore!
Contrary to popular rumors, there are plenty of plants available for the duration of the sale. You do not need to be present when the doors open in order to have a good selection of plants for purchase.

Orchids!
New this year will be blooming orchids for sale, courtesy of the Eastern Iowa Orchid Club. What a perfect gift for Mother’s Day!

Door prizes!
Door prizes will be given away; all Fair-goers will be eligible to register for the drawings.

Garden sculpture!
Judy Allen’s wonderful garden sculptures will be available for sale.

Refreshments!
We will have refreshments available for purchase - coffee, muffins, sweet rolls, sweet breads and the like; plus tables and chairs where you can take a break from your shopping!

Expert advice!
Local experts will be available to answer your garden questions. Experts from Master Gardeners, Iowa City recycling and composting, Department of Natural Resources, and other wildlife experts, biologists, foresters will be on hand.

Plant sitters!
Plant sitting stations will be available where you can stow your boxes of plant treasures while you talk to the experts, enjoy refreshments, or shop for more.

Plan to come to Carver-Hawkeye Arena on May 5 . Doors open at 9 a.m.

In Project GREEN, we learn by doing. Whether you have a “green thumb” or a brown one, there is a job for you. Volunteers are needed not only for assistance with the plants, but the Garden Fair
also requires a sizeable management team which helps with tasks ranging from finance and publicity to container acquisition. Volunteer here.