Well, "something" is coming up, but it's not roses. It's Wave Petunias in Misty Lilac and Blue, as well as Pink and Yellow Lantana. On Saturday, May 16th, businesses, organizations and families came downtown to celebrate beautifying downtown Greenville. With a soggy start, Boy Scouts from Troop 373 began assisting in the unloading and spreading of soil and mulch in the pots and boxes that line Broadway. From 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. people assembled downtown to plant their adopted box or pot organized by the Main Street Greenville Adopt-A-Box Program. This program, similar to others across the nation, brings individuals to the core of the community to participate in maintaining one of Greenville's great assets, the historic downtown. It has allowed groups, businesses and families to "adopt" city right of way boxes or pots and maintain them by planting and weeding throughout the growing season.
Above, Bob and Sheryl Clingen of Canyon Country, California plant their adopted box. The Clingen's are visiting family in Darke County and participated in this years event. We will be recognizing an adoptee each month for their efforts in maintaining their box or pot.
If you would like further information on how to Adopt-A-Box, please call 937-548-4998. There are still several boxes and pots available in need of some TLC. By giving of your time and hard work, a plaque with your name will be placed on the box or pot that you adopt. If you are strolling downtown, please check out all of the blooming beauties!
