April 17 – Ferndale -Free Zinnia Seed Giveaway – Sign Up Needed

April 17 – Ferndale -Free Zinnia Seed Giveaway – Sign Up Needed
Ferndale, MI – Free Zinnia Seeds – April 17th
Limited Quantities – Sign up Today
Sponsored by Ferndale Beautification Commission and Ferndale Parks and Recreation. Zinnia seeds donated by Ferndale Garden Club.
Saturday April 17th
Pre – Registration required
10am-1pm Kulick Center
Masks and social distancing required when picking up your seed pack.
One packet of seeds per registered household
-Masks must be worn when picking up seed packets. Please stay six feet apart when approaching the distribution table
-Pick-up seed packets under the awning of the main entrance to Kulick Center on April 17th between 10am-1pm
– Each pack contains Zinnia ‘Cut and Come Again Mix’
-Zinnias need FULL SUN to grow
-Zinnia seeds grow best when planted directly into your garden after all danger of frost. Traditionally after the first week of May
-Prepare the area by raking out any twigs and stones.
-Plant seeds 1/4″ deep and space a few inches apart.
-Water gently. Continue to gently water until seedlings emerge
-Once seeds emerge in 7-10 days, thin to 8′ apart for best results.
-Zinnia are loved by butterflies and other pollinators. Be sure to take time to enjoy the show!
More info/sign up: Ferndale Recreation
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