JB--
I have to correct you--I DO NOT run the Plant Dept. at the HD! No one "runs" a ny dept!
All Dept.'s have a supervisor--and then there are Assistant managers--and then the Store manager.
It IS true--that I hold Clinics now and then---it is also true that I do some "fun things" all my own making.
EG--on Mother's Day"--I strted a "Plant a Flower in your Mother's heart and Watch it grow"
fun Clinic. It is for all the kids so they can give their Mom's something special.
We have flyers made and they are passed out by The "Greeter" to Moms and dads coming into
the store.
I save a bunch of 6" pots from going down the "Chute"--and set up a planting station.
We go through about 2 bags of Soil Mix and several flats of plants (thanks to the Providers...
I bring a stepping stool for the really little ones-- and--the "piece de resistance'---
I cut out red hearts from fun foam, and glue them on a bamboo skewer.
When the child is done planting the flower--they get to stick a Heart in their pot to tell Mom they love her.
Two years ago (the 1st time I did this)--we had about 55 kids participate.
Last year--we had about 80. This spring--i am aiming for about 100!!
I better start making those hearts!!!
OH! I also get asked to make a lot of signs for various functions...as I AM, sort of, artistic!
It is fun--and I am happy to contribute whatever i can to make our HD special.
Good night! Gita
Here are a couple of my signs....can't find pictures of others right now...
