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Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 26 May 2011, Focus, FOCUS08

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In Focus, June, 2011 8 Plant Sale Glen Williams Shrub Sale Beautiful sunny weather drew crowds of local gardeners to the annual Shrub Sale in the Glen on May 21. Hosted by the Glen Williams Town Hall Board and St. John's United Church, the sale included a wide variety of quality plants like perennials, trees, shrubs and hanging baskets, as well as coffee, muffins and cookies. What better way to kick off a long weekend than with a little gardening! Photos by Andrea Lefebvre ABOVE: Bret Newman and his grandpa Dave discuss where to put their new hanging basket. TOP RIGHT: Nancy Brockelbank (left) gets some gardening advice from Georgetown Horticultural Society member Carol Mathison. MIDDLE RIGHT: Marcia and Charlotte Dawes check out the trees and shrubs. BOTTOM RIGHT: Heather Bosman and Christine Williams keep an eye on future gardener Carys Williams. BELOW: Avid gardeners Julie and Jennifer Power can't wait to get to work. Emma and Henry Hawkins drum up some business. Gardening enthusiasts of all ages braved the rain on May 13 to attend Georgetown Horticultural Society's annual Plant Sale. The Gellert Centre lobby was a sea of green as local green thumbs placed bids on gardening-related items in the silent auction and stocked up on perennials, annuals, grasses, trees, shrubs, hanging baskets and unusual and rare plants in preparation for the summer gardening season. Georgetown Horticultural Society members were on hand to offer advice, answer questions and help with transportation. Happy gardening! Photos by Andrea Lefebvre ABOVE LEFT: Pauline Robinson, Mark Rowe and Peggy Lewzey provide service with a smile! ABOVE RIGHT: Brynly Hawkins (left) and Rob Boleychuk put their strength to the test as they help a customer with her purchases. LEFT: Volunteers make sure the customers stay happy and hydrated. Bratin Auto 82 Main St. N., Georgetown SUMMER MAINTENANCE SPECIAL Includes oil change, tire rotation, battery test, 30 point inspection (on most vehicles) 905-873-6127 To book an appointment. $3995 Expires June 30, 2011

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