To the editor:

Spring has sprung! The days are longer and warmer. The earth unfolds its beauty of renewed life with sprouting crocus and daffodils, and the trees and shrubs are budding. It is the birth of new hope on Hope Street.

Bristol Blooms is celebrating our 12th year of beautifying our historic downtown with blooming flower baskets and festive holiday wreaths. Unfortunately, not only are spring flowers coming up, but so too are our expenses. Each year we try to meet various new challenges. This year the cost of our baskets has doubled.

We are grateful to Don Fales for his prior service, but he is no longer able to plant for us. Thus, we have hired a new nursery to plant our baskets for your enjoyment. Also, last season we were short in covering the increase in cost of our wreaths. Two white knights stepped up with generous checks to cover our invoices. This year we are planning new and creative ways to reduce our expenses.

Once again, we are counting on you to help us continue. We know how much you appreciate our efforts by the lovely notes of gratitude we receive which are so encouraging. Please consider helping us sustain our mission to beautify Bristol for another year.

Every donation brings us closer to fruition! Please send your tax deductible check in any amount to:

BRISTOL BLOOMS, PO Box 1083, Bristol 02809

We thank you and Happy Spring!

Audrey Field, Susan Maloney - Co-Chairs
Diane Holt - Treasurer
Susan O’Donnell
Bristol Blooms