On Feb. 13 two Gumboot Gardeners, Margaret Harvey and Shirley Ray, bravely stood in the pouring rain selling Valentine’s Day flower arrangements.

All proceeds from the sale were donated to the Alert Bay boardwalk beautification project.

Behind the scenes the day before, nine Gumboot Gardeners worked hard to gather plants, make up the flower arrangements, donate decorations, decorate the jars, and design small cards that later were attached with ribbon to the bouquets. 

Some members helped set up the tent and assisted selling the flowers. 

A total $405 was raised for the beautification project, to cover the cost of purchasing annual flowers, improving the garden beds, materials needed and maintenance. 

“What a wonderful outcome for all of the hard work, creative effort and kindness given by all involved. The bouquets were all truly beautiful and so well received in the community,” said member Maureen Towers.

Prior to the sale, some of the Gumboot Gardeners decorated the boardwalk with hearts.  The Gumboot Gardeners creatively working towards this goal were: Shirley Wray, Margaret Harvey, Wendy Peterson, Marilyn Roberts, Diana Bichel, Pooja Kanth, Maureen Towers, Judy Cadrin and Robin Quirk.