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BERKSHIRE CONSERVATION DISTRICT SPRING 2010 SEEDLING SALE

• Trees	• Groundcovers
• Shrubs	• Edibles & Fruit Trees
• Raffle Tickets!	• Miscellaneous


View online or print our Spring 2010 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.

We do not receive any funding from the state or federal governments. Our spring and fall plant sales are the major fundraising source of the district. This enables us to provide conservation assistance, scholarships, and environmental educational information to the public. Thank you for your support!

Deadline to order, March 31, 2010 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 May 1st !

PICK UP LOCATIONS & TIMES

Burkes, 2 Andes Road, PERU

Map -- Friday, 4/30 3PM -5PM or Saturday, 5/1 9 – Noon

Monument Mt HS Greenhouse, Gt. Barrington

Map -- ONE DAY ONLY MAY 1ST 9AM – NOON

Lakeview Orchard, Old Cheshire Rd. Lanesboro

Map -- May 2, 9am – noon

SOIL TESTING INFORMATION: Master Gardeners will conduct soil testing and be available to answer questions on pruning, composting, and bare root planting methods at the LANESBORO pick-up site ONLY on May 1 from 9 to Noon. A $1.00 donation to the Master Gardeners for this service would be appreciated.

Click here to see how to indicate pick up location in your cart.

If you prefer, our 2010 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 2010 Brochure

Please Consider making a donation to the Berkshire Conservation District!

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 a thin vertical slice from the side of hole. Place in clean container.
Take at least 5 samples from the test area; mix well in a container.
Place ½ cup of this mixed soil in small plastic bag, close tightly, and label outside of bag

QUESTIONS/SUGGESTIONS/WANT TO VOLUNTEER?
PH (413) 443-1776 X102 or Email: deborah.burke@ma.usda.gov

Berkshire Conservation District • Silvio O. Conte Federal Bldg.
78 Center St. Suite 206 • Pittsfield, MA 01201 • Telephone (413) 443-1776 Ext: 102