The Cumberland County Soil Conservation District’s annual tree, plant and shrub sale fundraiser will be held April 6-8.
Trees and plants are important to the community. They have multiple uses including windbreaks, living screens, a soil binder to reduce erosion, and noise barriers.
Naturally existing and newly planted trees increase property value and add natural beauty and diversity to the landscape.
A hidden benefit of trees is their ability to capture and store carbon monoxide from the atmosphere, reducing the risk of global warming. They also release life-giving oxygen back into the atmosphere.
Flowering shrubs and perennial species provide food for important pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
The sale will be held Thursday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Cattle Pavilion at the Cumberland County Community Complex (fairgrounds), 1398 Livingston Rd., Crossville.
A variety of trees and shrubs will be available and prices are based on species and size. These include bald cypress, horse chestnut, crab apple, elderberry, fothergilla, hazelnut, mulberry, redbud and witch hazel.
There should also be a variety of fruit trees, along with other trees, shrubs and plants including chickens and chicks, phlox and sedum.
Timely and correct planting after purchase, followed by proper care, should result in healthy, beautiful trees and shrubs that you will enjoy for many years.
Only high quality items are offered. All sales are final.
The Soil Conservation District is a nonprofit organization that uses tree sales to raise funds for their conservation efforts and other operational expenses. The informational and educational program includes support for high school Envirothon teams, Soil and Water Stewardship Week activities, educational materials for schools and college scholarships.
Call the SCD office at 484-5442, ext. 3, email lynn.carey@tn.
nacdnet.net, or follow the SCD and the tree and plant sale on Facebook.
All Cumberland County Soil Conservation District programs and services are provided without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status or disability.
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