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BERKSHIRE CONSERVATION DISTRICT SPRING 2012 SEEDLING SALE
PLEASE ORDER BY MARCH 31ST
PICK UP DAY IS SATURDAY, MAY 5TH FROM 9AM TO 12PM
Evergreen & Deciduous Trees
Flowering & Ornamental Shrubs
Fruit Trees, Berries & Vegetables
Conservation Packs & Other Items
 View online or print our Spring
2012 Brochure
The Berkshire Conservation District is proud to offer a wide variety
of tree seedlings, ground covers, flowering shrubs, and perennials for
spring planting. Most trees and shrubs are sold dormant, bare root and
hardy.
Plants for beautification, erosion control, wildlife food and
cover, and windbreaks are sold as a fundraising project to support the
district’s other programs; which include conservation assistance,
scholarships, workshops and environmental education. Districts do not
receive any funding from the state or federal government, except for
grants that they must apply for and win.
Proceeds from our sales are crucial to the continuation of our programs!
Proceeds from the sale allow us to sponsor workshops, assist residents with natural resource questions and promote local agriculture. Also by partnering with local, state, and federal agencies we are able to solve conservation and natural resource concerns in Berkshire County. Other areas funded by our sales include conservation planning assistance, soil survey reports, conservation tree seedling sales, bulb sales, training workshops, & technical assistance. We also co-sponsor the Massachusetts Envirothon, and offer environmental education scholarships & internships to BCC & UMass students. Thank you for your continued support!!
ORDERS MUST BE PICKED UP ON MAY 5TH AT ONE OF TWO PICK-UP SITES (see below).
Order confirmation will be sent by mail. Please not that any orders not picked up will be considered a donation to the district. Refunds are not available after pick up day.
PLEASE PLAN AHEAD WHEN ORDERING: Orders MUST be picked up on pickup day, May 5th!
Deadline to order, March 31, 2012 Quantities are limited--Order early to avoid disappointment Orders received after this date will be filled if supplies allow.
- $4.00 Handling will be applied to all orders except raffle tickets
- Seedlings must be planted promptly or ‘Heel in’ if planting is delayed
- Survival of seedlings NOT guaranteed
- ORDER EARLY! Supplies are limited!
- Pick up plants by April 29 or April 30
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Monument Mt HS Greenhouse, 600 Stockbridge Rd., Gt. Barrington
Map -- Saturday, May 5, 2012, 9am - 12pm
Lakeview Orchard, Old Cheshire Rd. Lanesboro
Map -- Saturday, May 5, 2012, 9am - 12pm
Master Gardeners will conduct soil testing and be
available to answer questions on pruning, composting, and bare root planting methods at LAKEVIEW
ORCHARD on pick up day from 9am to noon. A $1.00 donation to the Master Gardeners for this service
is appreciated.
HOW TO TAKE A SOIL SAMPLE
- Dig a hole 6-8 inches deep (3-4 inches for lawns) and set soil aside.
- Using a clean trowel, take 5 thin, vertical slices from the side of the hole. Place in a clean bucket or container and mix well.
- Place 2-3 tbsp of this mixed soil in a shallow pan and allow to dry 12-24 hours. Place your sample in a small plastic bag, close tightly, and label outside of bag with your information.
Click here to see how to indicate pick up location in your cart. |
If you prefer, our 2012 Spring Brochure is
available for viewing or printing. Please click the link below to download
our brochure with orderform:
View online or print our Spring
2012 Brochure
Please Consider making a donation to the Berkshire Conservation District!
QUESTIONS/SUGGESTIONS/WANT TO VOLUNTEER? PH (413) 443-1776 X102 or
Email: Aimee.Annichiarico@ma.usda.gov
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