LOCAL EVENT: Two Annual Mothers Day Plant Sales

GROTON LIONS CLUB

Groton Lions will hold their 38th annual Mother's Day plant sale Sat., May 10, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of Prescott School on Main Street, Groton. Annuals and vegetables will be on sale, but the special feature

is hanging plants for Mother's Day.

Proceeds benefit our 2013 Scholarship Fund.

Items for sale include: Mother's Day hanging plants - annuals - vegetables - perennials - herbs, geraniums - fertilizer - compost - potting soil - peat moss - seed potatoes, birdseed - ground cover - onion sets. Planting tips - years of garden knowledge to share for a good cause.

Bring your used glasses. We will be collecting them for recycling to those in need.

Groton Lions have 41 years of giving back to our community. One of the ways we do this is by honoring graduating GDRS seniors by giving annual scholarships to ease the transition from high school.

GROTON GARDEN CLUB

Groton Garden Club's Annual Plant Sale is Saturday, May 10, 8:30-noon at Groton Town Hall.

Again this year, the Club will feature a selection of plants ideal for shady areas, and those that flourish in sunny spots. Members will be happy to assist in selection of best plants for your specific locations. A wide variety of perennial plants are grown in Groton in members' gardens, and transplanted especially for this sale. An excellent selection of herbs and special heirloom tomatoes will be available.

Sale is the day before Mother's Day so pick out a gift of perennials that will return to Mom's garden year after year.

Proceeds are used for the Club's many beautification projects in Groton

The sale is popular so be sure to come at opening time. Early birds invited to wait outside the area until 'opening bell at 8:30'.