Help Wanted:    Volunteer to be Volunteer Coordinator                        

                                         Do you have a green thumb?

                                                                                               ...gardeners needed

Need:  We have been given a huge pile of mulch for the flower beds, which needs to be spread.  This helps keep down the weeds as well as hold moisture in the dryer season.

As you know it takes a lot of work to keep up the beautiful grounds that we have here at Poplar Grove.  It is a constant effort on the part of many of our staff and volunteers.  However, many hands make light work, so if you have a green thumb or just love working outside there is always a place for you here.  Spring is here and lots of things need attention.

Need:  Cutting out old growth preparing plants for new growth.  
Need:  Plant and weed the flower gardens and vegetable garden.

The greenhouse is being used for the first time in many years.  There are plants that have been saved over the winter and many tiny vegetables popping their heads out of peat pots.  

Need:  Cultivate more plants from seeds and cuttings
Need:  Adopt a special flower bed or garden, your efforts would be greatly appreciated.  We would also like to put signs in the flower beds in recognition of those who have beautified special areas of our grounds.

For more information pgp@poplargrove.com or phone at 686-9518 ext. 21 or  686-9518 ext. 22.

Interested in old farm equipment and implements?

The Agricultural Building at Poplar Grove houses lots of old farm equipment, implements and harvesting equipment.  There are also exhibits of small tools and a forestry exhibit and several carriages.

This building is kept open to visitors year round and collects lots of dust, leaves, birds and squirrels.

Need:  The platforms need to be cleaned and painted.  
Need:  The exhibits need to be cleaned.
Need:  The farm equipment and tools need to be cleaned and oiled.

Wagons

Many of you know that we have some little yellow wagons that are sponsored by various companies to be used at our Farmers' Market and other events for use by our visitors.  These wagons have been used so much and need some attention to start our new season.

Need:  Clean and touch up paint on wagons  

     Irrigation System

Our grounds consist mostly of sand and it can be quite challenging to get grass to grow in sand.  We desperately need to expand our irrigation system.

Need:  Donations for materials
Need:  Help to install system

Historic Poplar Grove Plantation is a non-profit organization, dedicated to education, preservation and service to the community.

Donations to can be made Poplar Grove Plantation. 10200 US Hwy. 17 N., Wilmington, NC  28411. or call us at (910) 686-9518 ext. 21 or email us at pgp@poplargrove.com .