We had early arrivals this year and we're still scrambling to get all our signs up!
Even though we have no photos, after many requests we decided to host our 1st Annual Fall Open House last September. All plants, regardless of their size, were priced at $5.00 and the sale was such a huge success we decided to offer the same prices again this spring!
Not to worry, we're always lacking a few signs and it isn't long before we're already off and running to help carry purchases for customers!
It was a beautiful morning and shoppers arrived early for the best selections!
A favorite customer from Harrisonburg arrived early and was ready to shop!
It didn't take long before she had designated a spot to organize all her purchases!
She had to have her mother stand guard over her goodies because customers were trying to buy from what she had collected!
It wasn't long before others were making collections and standing guard over them!
Only a few hours into the morning and Rick is already making trips back to the nursery to replenish sold out items!
Even with Rick's efforts to replenish stock, shoppers are grabbing plants as fast as they can and we're busy helping carry them to their cars!
There's still plenty to choose from but of course, the early bird gets the worm!
We made one shopper's day :) He's a long standing customer from the State Arboretum and on his first visit to our Open House we finally had the Arisaema that he had been waiting two years for!
Arriving at the gardens, a decision needs to be made - do we stroll through the gardens or shop for plants first?
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