Spring came into full view last Saturday, April 6, during Sister Spokesman’s “Seed, Plant and Harvest, Let’s Grow Girl!” event. The venue was held at Northpoint Health & Wellness Center, located one floor above the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery (MAAHMG), and the suite was adorned with a vibrant showcase of potted flowers on each table, courtesy of Bachman’s.
The initial 50 attendees were greeted with a delightful prize bag filled with gardening essentials for the event and home planting, complete with a Sister Spokesman branded apron.
Things got off to a fun start with the ever-popular purse game, and then attendees lunched as the local small business vendors introduced themselves and their wares.
Kim Geraci, a seasoned gardener with over 20 years of experience, then took the stage to share insights on starting and maintaining a garden. Inspired by her mother, Geraci emphasized the importance of planning, planting, and designing gardens. She suggested public garden/conservatory visits to provide visual examples of garden color schemes, layout, flow, height, etc.
As Geraci spoke, those in attendance planted Forget Me Knots, Zinnias, Cosmos, Spearmint, Basil, Cilantro, Collard, and Mustard greens.
Through questions and answers, attendees also learned about soil prep and general spring bulb planting advice. Apps like Plant Snap were promoted, which identifies plants and their care, and the audience offered a few others. To conclude, Geraci announced a surprise: one lucky person at each table would take home the potted flower centerpiece if they had a coin hidden under their chair.
Sage, a Minnesota artist who joined Sister Spokesman to begin her “Roots” tour, led the entertainment for the day. She showcased two songs, starting with a beautiful rendition of Mary J. Blige’s “I Can See In Color.”
Later, after the presentation and some prize giveaways, she performed an original piece titled “Don’t Let Them Go.” The audience thoroughly enjoyed her performance, and you can discover more about her on Instagram under @sagetheartistofficial.
The last prize of the day was given to the sister who invited the most friends and family. The winner was Pastor Rozenia Hood Fuller, who filled her table with guests. The prize was a gorgeous planted basket of flowers that looked and smelled beautiful. Congratulations, Rozenia!
Sister Spokesman’s next event is “Tea, Treats and Tops” on May 4, 2024, which is set to be a Ladies’ High Tea to learn more about the history of the Black Press in Minnesota and the 90 years of impact of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder legacy.
The event runs from 12-3 pm at Northpoint Health Wellness Center at 1256 Penn Ave. N., Suite 5100 Minneapolis, MN 55411(above the MAAHMG).
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