<div id="article_content"> <div id="content" class="cmsp368-rounded cmsp368-border contentBG"> <div id="W747"> <div id="article"> <div class="boxContent"><!-- InstanceBeginEditable name="box1" --> <h1>Spring Bedding Plants and Perennials</h1> <!-- #BeginLibraryItem "/Library/addthisRight.lbi" --> <div class="imageRight"><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --> <div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style "><a class="addthis_button_compact" href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250&amp;username=sfischer">Share</a> <span class="addthis_separator">|</span></div> </div> <div class="title" style="text-align: justify; float: right; margin: 2px 5px 2px 5px;"> </div> <p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><em>We will begin booking Spring 2023 delivery dates on July 11, 2022.</em></p> <h2><strong>2023 Dates to Remember:</strong></h2> <ul> <li><strong>Spring Online Fundraiser </strong>sites will <strong>open as early as February 13th</strong></li> <li><strong>Online sites will close April 6th <br></strong></li> <li>Fundraiser Delivery or Will call dates:<strong> April 28 - May 17<br></strong></li> <li>Deliveries will be scheduled as AM (between 8-12) or PM (between 1-5).</li> <li><strong>Mother’s Day is May 14, 2023</strong></li> <li>Updated plant list for 2023 will be available week of January 30th.</li> </ul> <p>Fundraiser prices are not available on our website. Contact Gertens fundraising office for program pricing. 651-239-1321 or <a href="mailto:fundraisers@gertens.com">fundraisers@gertens.com</a></p> <h2><strong>How to participate</strong></h2> <ul> <li>You must have a fundraiser account with Gertens. Call 651-239-1321 or email <a href="mailto:fundraisers@gertens.com">fundraisers@gertens.com </a>to get started.</li> <li>Schedule your delivery/will call date with Gertens fundraising office.</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Gertens Online Fundraiser</strong></h2> <ul> <li>For our online program, we build a customized website for your group.</li> <li><a href="/downloads/2022%20Online%20Custom%20Page%20Set%20Up%20Fill.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Custom Page Set Up Form</strong></a> <strong>– Complete this form and email with your group logo or picture to </strong><a href="mailto:onlinefundraisers@gertens.com">onlinefundraisers@gertens.com</a></li> <li><span class="style7">You promote your custom page with your Store ID number via email, text, or other communication with your group.</span></li> <li><span class="style7"><strong> Your online site collects the orders and payments for you</strong></span></li> <li><span class="style7">Your coordinator login lets you keep track of your progress during your fundraising campaign.</span></li> <li><span class="style7" style="color: red;"><strong>Spring online sites will open as early as February 14.</strong></span></li> <li><span class="style7" style="color: red;"><strong>Spring online sites will close April 7.</strong></span> <em>No orders can be accepted after your site has closed.</em></li> <li>Orders will be delivered to your group as a bulk order on your scheduled delivery date.</li> <li><span class="style7">You/your group will distribute the products to your customers.</span></li> <li><span class="style7"><strong>Your group will receive <span style="color: red;">30%</span> of plant sales and <span style="color: red;">15%</span> of Plant Card sales, less your delivery fee.</strong></span></li> <li style="display: none;"><strong><a href="/downloads/2021%20Spring%20Fundraiser%20Brochure.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2021 Picture Brochure</a></strong> - Color copies are available upon request. Call 651-239-1321 or email <a href="mailto:fundraisers@gertens.com">fundraisers@gertens.com</a> to request printed copies. Quantities may be limited. Allow 1 week for printing.</li> <li><strong>2022 Picture Brochure</strong> - Coming Soon!</li> </ul> <h2><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Receiving Your Product – What to expect from a Gertens Fundraiser Delivery </span></strong></h2> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0;"> <li><span data-contrast="auto">All product sold through your fundraiser will be </span><span data-contrast="auto">delivered to your group</span><span data-contrast="auto"> on your scheduled delivery day.</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">You/your group will distribute the products to your customers.</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Gertens will provide a copy of each individual order so you have the information you need for distribution.</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Download the attached document below</span><span data-contrast="auto"> for delivery tips and recommendations for number of volunteers and space for sorting your order.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li> <li><strong><a href="/downloads/Delivery%20Tips%20spring-fall.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Delivery Tips for Spring-Fall</a></strong></li> </ul> <br> <div style="float: left;"> <p><img class="noBorder" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;" src="https://www.gertens.com/media/wysiwyg/cms-pages/fundraising/awesome-combo-tub-2011.png" alt="awesome combo tub" width="343" height="320"><br>Awesome Combo Patio Tub</p> </div> <div style="float: left;"> <p><img class="noBorder" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;" src="https://www.gertens.com/media/wysiwyg/cms-pages/fundraising/petuniahangingbasketmixed.JPG" alt="petunia hanging basket mixed" width="325" height="240"><br>Petunia Hanging Basket - Cascading Mix</p> </div> <p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;">&nbsp;</p> <!-- InstanceEndEditable --> <div class="clearBoth">&nbsp;</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearBoth">&nbsp;</div> </div> </div>