Planter Parents Make a Difference

Orrville Pet Spa & Resort

Orrville Vet Clinic

I can't let this summer season go by without thanking a very special group of people whom I like to call our "Planter Parents".  We all know how much is said about the beautiful hanging baskets, but let's not forget the impact created by the 30 gorgeous street planters.  

The Blough Family

The planters actually belong to the city, but the Chamber partners with them to make sure they are filled with flowers.  This is the third year for our "Adopt-a-Planter" program.  The Chamber lines up the volunteers and makes the assignments.  Without a doubt it's the easiest recruitment process ever!  People practically line up at the door to be part of this downtown beautification effort.  It's almost magical.

The Hare Family

          

WCCF Credit Union

The Bloomin' Orrville program from the Main Street Orrville office prepares vouchers for the volunteers to take to Buchwalter's Greenhouse. They are assisted by staff people who answer questions and advise which plants will work best in the concrete planters sitting on concrete sidewalks surrounded by brick buildings and streets with heavy truck traffic.  Buchwalters also waters the planters at the same time they water the hanging baskets.  It takes them about two hours to get it all done.

Justin Haislip State Farm

As part of the Bloomin' Orrville program, all costs are covered by donations from the community, either through the utility bill options, outright contributions, or money collected in the white buckets.  It takes about $50 a year for each hanging basket and $25 for each planter. 

Jim & Cindy Webster

As you can see, it all happens in typical Orrville style, with lots of people pitching in to help.  Everyone seems to have a favorite planter to cheer on throughout the summer.  Now you'll know who to thank!

Evergreen Garden Club (4)

Other downtown businesses do their own thing to add to the summer color, such as The Will-Burt Company, Audrey's Attic, the United Way & Daily Record offices, Heartland Point, First National Bank, PNC Bank to name a few.  And of course we enjoy taking care of the landscaping here at the Chamber office, too!

Ann McPeek

Now, scroll on down to enjoy the rest of the flowers and to appreciate all of our awesome volunteers. Thank them when you see them.

AND -- Thank YOU for your support!   Jenni