Chester Train Station Gardeners’ Sale: Still Growing and Going After 9 Years

Chester Train Station Gardeners’ Sale: Still Growing and Going After 9 Years

Weather for this year’s sale proved to be the best in several years, although somewhat cool. Best of all, the blackflies didn’t appear to get the memo for our May 30th date, so sales remained as comfortable as they were brisk. Says, co-chair Herb F., “I was impressed with the quality of the member’s plants. Many were sold at our highest price table for $5.” He reported that community members use the event to mark the beginning of summer here in Chester. “Some of the summer residents even time their return to the sale itself.” As Herb steps down from organizing the event, Jayne C. and Esther A. plan to take up the challenge for next year slated for May 28, 2016. Says Jayne, “I thoroughly enjoyed working alongside Herb this year. I realize now that there is a great deal to consider when planning this event. I met many of the vendors and they all felt that the day was worth their efforts in sales and exposure. The plants were very healthy and very reasonable in price.” Lots of comments ensued from members: “Everyone enjoyed it,” “Good atmosphere–everyone chatted away,” and best of all, “We had fun!” Perhaps the following pictures express the day’s event best.

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