Mostly Cloudy | Bloom n’ Zoom flourished this past Saturday |
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| Local News - Berwyn | |||
| Written by Sandra Anderson | |||
| Tuesday, 11 May 2010 13:39 | |||
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The numerous volunteers and employees of Sequin Gardens & Gifts and The Berwyn Historic Depot District’s Special Events Committee warmed the hearts of the many visitors to the annual Bloom n’ Zoom plant sale this past Saturday. There was a steady flow of visitors that came out to lend their support to Sequin by purchasing annuals and perennials to freshen and revive their home gardens this spring. The biggest selling item of the day was the gorgeous “Martha Washington” geraniums, with the lively Boston ferns close behind. “We are very appreciative for the opportunity to supply the plants to the Bloom n’ Zoom event and are already looking forward to next year” said Julie Lerch, Director of Marketing and Business Development at Seguin Services.Seguin Services, located at 3100 S. Central Avenue in Cicero is a not-for-profit agency. They offer various programs for both children and adults with disabilities to fulfill their dreams of happiness, productivity and independence. Their annual budget of approximately $20 million provides daily services to approximately 300 adults and 161 children, along with 600 employees of whom nearly 500 are direct care workers serving Seguin clients. Through their new initiative Seguin Gardens & Gifts they are offering a wide range of gift-giving merchandise, as well as providing hands-on garden related classes to the community. Their property houses a large a greenhouse area, which provides jobs for individuals with disabilities and other special needs. Before you run out to Home Depot, Lowe’s or Menards to pick up your spring flowers think about Seguin Gardens & Gifts. You will not only be purchasing a wonderful product, your purchase at Sequin would benefit this equally wonderful program.
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