Greenhouse Days

Dad and Mom began helping Maren and Jason at the greenhouses back in March as they were bringing home thousands of tiny, tender plants that needed potting and tending. It wasn't until mid-May that Elsa and I drove the hour from home to visit.

It was the day before Mother's Day and not only was the parking lot full, but cars were lining both sides of the county road as well! Elsa and I jumped right in helping at the checkout where a line of customers were patiently waiting with their loaded carts. This is what we've been waiting for all these years - to actually be able to be some help!

While Jason watered and watered thirsty plants, Mom and Dad and another friend walked miles re-stocking the sales greenhouse from the other three (answering customer questions along the way), and Elsa sorted and boxed people's purchases so Maren or her mother and father-in-law could write up sales slips. They then handed some of those to me to do the math. Multiply, sub-total, apply coupons, add tax, make change, repeat! I am thankful for calculators! Whenever we caught up with the line, I had fun condensing the outdoor plants and removing many empty trays.

The guys taking a rare break

When things slowed down at the end of the day, we did our own shopping and had a quick Mother's Day celebration. Maren wouldn't be able to join us on Sunday. They would need all the rest they could get before another busy week. And I'd be back the next Saturday afternoon to help a little more.