Growing Smiles fundraiser ushers in spring for Prairie Branches

By Joan Janzen

KERROBERT - If you’re looking for signs of spring, Prairie Branches has some good news! Once again, they are conducting their Growing Smiles fundraiser in Kerrobert, selling beautiful plants and flowers. Orders can be placed online by May 5th and will be ready for pick up in Kerrobert on May 20th.

Marissa Merkel, Executive Director, said proceeds from this fundraiser will be used to purchase a new barbecue for the group home in Kerrobert. “The fundraiser is very well supported by the local community, including people from Major and Luseland,” Marissa said. Approximately 100 orders were placed during last year’s fundraiser, and they hope this year’s fundraiser will be even better.

They are selling beautiful plants, including geraniums, roses, petunias, marigolds, indoor foliage, herbs, and veggies, as well as potting soil and fertilizer. Meanwhile the clients at Kerrobert are looking forward to being on hand on May 20th to unload and sort the orders and make any required deliveries.