Cascade Cuts open to the public May 19 for fundraiser sale

Media contacts: Erin McCain-Anderson, Events Coordinator
erin@sconnect.org, (360) 647.7093 x108
         
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April 25, 2012 – Bellingham, WA

Cascade Cuts open to the public May 19 for fundraiser sale

 
Bellingham, WA – The Cascade Cuts wholesale nursery opens its doors to the public just one day every year – as a fundraiser for Sustainable Connections’ Food & Farming Program. 

The plant sale offers more than just plants. It’s a day full of smashing bargains and delight – shoppers can hear music from local musicians wafting through the greenhouses as they shop, talk with local plant experts and master gardeners, and all for a great cause.

“I look forward to this sale every year. It’s so much fun to search the greenhouses for unique flowers and herbs and the hanging baskets are beautiful,” says Erin McCain-Anderson, events coordinator with Sustainable Connections. “The volunteers and staff are so helpful and everyone has such a great time.” 

The beautiful array of hanging baskets are a big draw for many shoppers, in addition to the greenhouses full of ornamental plants, vegetable and herbs starts and more; many regular shoppers wait for this sale to buy most of their plants for the season.

Flower-lovers will find the walkways and greenhouses at Cascade Cuts packed with annuals and perennials familiar and unusual, in every size, color, and shape. Tucked in the greenhouse corners are intriguing oddities for viewing pleasure, including coffee trees, hops and compost tea machines.

“The once-a-year opportunity to score some amazing plant bargains is just part of our enthusiasm for this event,” said Shellie Desmond, who volunteers at the event with her husband John, each year. “Supporting those who support Sustainable Connections has been an important part of our lives since we moved here six years ago. Kudos to Cascade Cuts!”

Music will be provided by the Bellingham Ukelele Group and Mount Bakery treats and Moka Joe coffee will be for sale.

Plant sale shoppers will support local farms when they buy plants – the Cascade Cuts Plant Sale is the biggest fundraiser of the year for Sustainable Connections’ Food & Farming Program. This fundraiser supports the projects that connect people to local farms and Whatcom agriculture, such as the Whatcom Food & Farm Finder, the annual Whatcom County Farm Tour, and events that celebrate local farms and food.  

The sale is from 9am-4pm, please no early birds!! Parking for the plant sale is limited – carpooling and/or alternative transportation is encouraged.

What: Cascade Cuts plant sale – Fundraiser for Sustainable Connections Food & Farming Program
When: Saturday, May 19, 2011, 9am-4pm 
Where: 632 Montgomery Road (King Mountain neighborhood)
More information: Visit sustainableconnections.org or call 360-647-7093.

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