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Thursday, 15 May 2008 |
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By Cole Fullmer BLACKFOOT –– Local residents have the opportunity to visit the Blackfoot High School greenhouse and purchase a number of different flowers and vegetables that were grown by local FFA members at the high school.
The FFA at BHS has held this event for a number of years, but this is the first year it has been coordinated by Travis Henderson, BHS teacher.
The greenhouse project is used by FFA members to hone a skill they can use after graduating high school.
FFA members Shalissa Hamilton and Jenny Chappell, who run the greenhouse project, started cleaning up the greenhouse in January. After the spring cleaning that started a little prematurely, the two, along with other FFA members, started experimenting with a number of plants and vegetables to grow.
“This is a fun activity that gets us out of the classroom. Getting our hands dirty and relaxing in the sunshine makes us feel good since we are outside,” Hamilton said.
Last week, teachers at BHS had first dibs at plants and vegetables the students grew. However, many flowers and vegetables remain in the greenhouse for local residents to purchase.
Perennials, Martha Washington flowers, accent plants, tomatoes, green onions, broccoli, and cantaloupe are all for sale. You can also Custom-built hanging baskets are also available.
“The best part about the greenhouse is students can go out to work in a hands-on environment for a job they can get when they complete high school. Not only are they growing plants, but they are learning a budget system,” Henderson said.
Local residents can come to BHS and purchase these plants and vegetables Monday through Friday during school hours for the remainder of the school year, or until supplies run out. The money raised goes back to the greenhouse fund so every year the FFA can continue the event.
Prices include:
Perennials quart $3.50
Perennial six pack $2.50
Martha Washington $3
Accent plants $2
1 gal. tomatoes $2
6 pack vegetables $1.50
4’’ vegetables $1
Custom built hanging basket plus cost of plants $2 |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 16 May 2008 )
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