Museum hosting fundraising plant sale Saturday

Right now, spring is in its glory. From the flowering fruit trees to the vibrant verdant fields, Mother Nature is once again, as she has for millions of years, giving us a wonderful show. It makes you want to follow in the footsteps of the people who lived here before us and put your hands in the dirt and plant a crop of flowers or vegetables, doesn’t it? Well, here’s your chance.

The Bonner County Historical Society and Museum is hosting a fundraising plant sale on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the lawn in front of the museum in Lakeview Park.

“We’re preserving local history by delving into some of Sandpoint’s favorite historic gardens to collect annuals and perennials that will become a cherished part of your garden world,” museum curator Heather Upton said. “We’re featuring Virginia Overland’s legendary tomato plants, plus day lilies, hostas, and irises as well as many other varieties.”

Founded in 1972, the Bonner County Historical Society and Museum is a private, non-profit organization whose membership is open to all. We operate thanks to community support, membership dues, gifts, retail sales, donations and grants from private foundations.

The museum will not be open to visitors during the event. Regular hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on the first Saturday of each month admission is free from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for seniors, $1 for children 6 to 18 years old. Members and children under six are free.

The museum is located at 611 S. Ella Street in Sandpoint. The phone number is 208-263-2344, follow Bonner County Historical Society and Museum on Facebook, or visit the website bonnercountyhistory.org.