SJO FFA plant sale coming soon

The St. Joseph-Ogden High School FFA plant sale will be April 29-May 1, May 6-8, and May 13-15.

"We chose to push it back a week from last year to allow us to get a little closer to our Illinois frost free days, and because I have students this year that are working the greenhouse," wrote FAA faculty advisor Darcy Nekolny on Facebook. "We look forward to seeing everyone in two weeks!"

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This will be the organizations third installment of the plant sale. It is a chance for students at SJO to get practical horticultural experience. Proceeds from the sale is to support the school's greenhouse operation help expand students practical knowledge on agriculture and growing practices.

Vegetables that will be available include San Marzano Roma tomatoes, Better Boy tomatoes, a yellow tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, cucumbers, broccoli and cauliflower. There will also be a selection of herbs including red basil, basil, rosemary, thyme, and spearmint.

Decorative flower and ornamental for sale include coneflowers, daylilies, hostas, begonias, impatiens and more.

Credit card only pre-orders will be taken via the same ChedderUp platform used last year. Shoppers can purchase plant in-person with cash or check only.

More information will be available on the FFA's Facebook page.

SJO wins! Spartans undefeated at Dick Duval Field

St. Joseph-Ogden linebacker Xander Rieches celebrates after sacking Bloomington Central Catholic quarterback Jadyn Ellison for a loss during the Spartans' last home football game of the 2020-21 season. The Spartan (2-3) defense held BCC to just 10 rushing yards and allowed just 165 yards passing on the way to a 22-3 victory on Friday. SJO plays their final game of the season this Saturday at Monticello. Game time is slated for 2pm.

(Photo: PhotoNews Media/Clark Brooks)