Chalfont, Penn. – Gro ’n Sell, a leading wholesale plant grower, recently brought joy to local communities by donating 18,000 surplus plants grown for the upcoming Cultivate industry trade show to the Flourish Project at First Fruits Farm.
The donation was made possible through the generous support of the many industry-leading breeders who partner with Gro ’n Sell, including: BallFloraPlant, Selecta, Dümmen Orange, Suntory Flowers, Syngenta Flowers, Terra Nova Nurseries, Quality Cuttings Team, Danziger, Sakata Ornamentals, Kientzler North America, All-America Selections, American Takii, Ernst Benary of America, HilverdaFlorist, Pure Line Seeds, Inc., Berger, Blackmore and ABZ Seeds.
“We are incredibly grateful to our partner breeders who were happy to share their plants. Their support allowed us to turn what would have been surplus into a source of joy for others,” said Dave Eastburn of Gro ’n Sell.
About the Flourish Project at First Fruits Farm
The Flourish Project is part of First Fruits Farm in Freeland, Maryland, a non-profit dedicated to growing and donating fresh produce to those in need.
This past season marked the inaugural year for the Flourish Project. The program began by welcoming Blooming Hearts — a group of teens affected by autism, along with their parents and support staff — and quickly expanded to more than 14 different groups, serving an average of 135 participants each week.
The Flourish Project provides meaningful volunteer opportunities for individuals with disabilities, helping participants build confidence, develop skills, foster independence, and access future employment opportunities.
“We are grateful to once again receive a generous donation of plants from Gro ’n Sell, a business that supported us last year.” Carissa Mortenson
How the Plants Were Put to Work
Building on last year’s efforts — which included creating flower baskets for individuals facing cancer and the elderly, and revitalizing an elementary school’s garden beds — this year’s 18,000-plant donation was woven directly into the Flourish Project’s educational curriculum and community outreach:
• Horticultural Training: Teaching participants how to transplant, repot, and maintain plant health successfully.
• Community Distribution: Providing plants to food distribution partners and supplying vibrant pollinator plants to multiple schools and community gardens throughout Baltimore City.
• Food Security Initiatives: Potting and donating hybrid container tomato plants to the “Adopt the Block” initiative in York, Pennsylvania, giving low-income residents and seniors an ongoing source of fresh food.
What a wonderful reminder of the power of partnership within the green industry and how much good can grow when we team up to make a difference.
About Gro ’n Sell
Based in Chalfont, PA, Gro ‘n Sell is a trusted wholesale grower specializing in high-quality starter plants. Across their three-acre facility, they produce a diverse variety of plug and liner trays, including cut flowers, perennials, and herbs. Known industry-wide for exceptional genetics and reliable service, Gro ‘n Sell delivers variety and value you can trust, time and time again.
