Scottsboro High School is ready to hold its annual Greenhouse Sale.

All of the plants were grown by students in the Greenhouse Management Program this year.

Plants available for sale include Boston Ferns and summer ferns. Boston Ferns are $8 and all summer ferns are $10.

Bedding plants, tomatoes and peppers will also be available for purchase. All bedding plants range from $2 for a group of 4-6 plants or $16 for a flat. Geraniums will sell for $1.50 a cup.

The sale will be April 9-13 from 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

For more information regarding the plant sale, contact the high school at 256-259-2000.

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