May 22, 2019 at 5:47 p.m.
Downtown flower basket project continues
Downtown flower basket project continues
"To fully appreciate these baskets, one must step back to realize how much work goes into this collaborative project," the release states. "For about 10 years, the Master Gardeners Club of Rhinelander has met at Forth Floral greenhouse in late March or early April to plant the flowers that Henning and Ruth Hempel from Forth Floral have chosen for the year. Henning waters and nurtures them until the final frost warning has past. City workers hang the baskets and then the challenge of daily watering is needed. This year, the City has agreed to do the daily watering task. In past years, a private contractor was hired for this early morning project, with Forth Floral donating the use of their watering truck and often their water. Downtown Rhinelander Inc. (DRI) initialed the project and funded the purchase of the baskets and hangers that have been used for the past 10 years."
A public fundraising campaign is done each year as it is estimated that each basket costs $100 a year for the flowers, fertilizer, and labor to water them. In past years, if more money was needed, Howard Backe from Apothecary, a downtown pharmacy, would make a large donation.
This year's fundraising campaign is underway. Each year DRI keeps the beautification of our downtown area alive, ensuring our downtown is attractive for visitors as well as community members, the release states.
Donations in any amount can be sent to: Downtown Rhinelander Inc. PO Box 1638 Rhinelander WI 54501.
For more information, call Pat LaPorte at 715-362-5394.
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