Each year, KCAOII holds a fundraiser flower sale to help raise funds for the KCAOII chapter. Flowers this year are sourced from two local nurseries. Louisburg Nursery & Greenhouse is providing two types of hanging baskets: shade variety and sun variety. Suburban Lawn & Garden will supply the flats of flowers. There may be extras…
Extra Flowers for Ordering
Did you miss your chance to order flowers or plants from KCAOII this year or need more than you originally planned? You’re in luck! We have to order full flats of flowers and plants so we have some extra that we need to sell. Below is a list of what we have left. If you…
Flowers, Flowers, Flowers!
Our annual Spring flower sale is in full swing! This year, we’ve made ordering easier than ever. You can submit your orders through this online form: https://goo.gl/forms/FKsgXwWZTMFxhQhz2 All orders are due by March 31. We are again offering plants supplied by Louisburg Nursery and Greenhouse, www.LouisburgNursery.com. Check out the selection: Questions? Contact Cara Mahon at cara.m.mahon@gmail.com.
Extra, Extra, Read All About It!
Did you miss out on the flower sale or wish you would have ordered more? Good news! We have some extras that are for sale. Here’s the inventory available for purchase: 1/2 flat Begonia Cocktail, Bronze Leaf in White 1/2 flat Begonia Super Olympia, Green Leaf in Red 1/2 flat Begonia Super Olympia, Green Leaf…
Thank You!
Flower orders are in and we’re so thankful for everyone who participated in this fundraiser! Here’s a reminder for pick-up information: When: May 5 from 5-8pm or May 6 from 10 am – 3pm Where: Jenny Horsley’s home at 6908 West 82nd St, Overland Park, KS 66204. What: Bring your checks made out to AOII and…
Fundraising Events Update
Spring is a busy time for our chapter! Our Annual Flower Fundraiser continues accepting orders through April 7. If you haven’t submitted your order form yet, please send it to Cara Mahon. Click here for the details on the flower options and how to order. Also, please spread the word! You don’t have to be…
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