Seward Plant Sale Starts March 23, 2020!

That's right! The Seward Montessori plant sale is starting up, Monday, March 23. What a great way to support Seward Montessori and get your perennials and annuals purchased in time for planting. Proceeds from the plant sale go to supporting curriculum enhancements at Seward Montessori. Order at sewardplantsale.myshopify.com.

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