Pike Nurseries, at 12630 N Community House Road, is giving away free strawberry plants, offering free samples of strawberry treats, and giving a workshop on growing strawberry plants on Saturday, March 14th, 2015. The class starts at 9:00 a.m. and the plants and samples are available until they’re gone. Call 704-341-7453 for more information. Read on for the details:
With spring comes the start of strawberry planting season! Pike Nurseries is gearing up to host its annual Super Strawberry Saturday event at all store locations on March 14 to celebrate this famed fruit. During the devoted day, customers can enjoy complimentary strawberry lemonade and samples of McCutcheon’s Jalapeno Strawberry BBQ Sauce while supplies last. Guests will even receive a FREE bareroot strawberry plant of their own to take home and harvest!
To help customers plant these sweet, juicy berries, Pike Nurseries is also hosting a FREE Growing Strawberries class at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 14 at all garden center locations. Guests will learn the best tips for growing and harvesting strawberries in a pot and in the ground. Whether customers plan to use their home-grown strawberries to top their morning cereal, add sweetness to a smoothie or spread in a strawberry jam, Pike Nurseries has the expert advice to ensure this tasty fruit is planted to perfection!