Garden Huggers host plant giveaway

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, March 22, the Jefferson County Garden Hugger Club hosted a springtime plant giveaway at the R.J. Bailar Public Library, located at 375 S. Water St. in Monticello. Their goal for the morning was to give away free starter plants for members of the community to use to start their springtime gardens. The event proved to be very popular, with the majority of plants having been claimed by just 11:30 a.m. There was a variety of plants offered, including tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, and basil. For those who missed out on their chance to pick up some fresh starter plants, a second chance is just around the corner – the Garden Huggers will be re