The Tidewater Oyster Gardeners Association’s spring float, seed sale and educational event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, at Camp Kekoka, 1083 Boys Camp Road, Kilmarnock.
TOGA will provide educational materials and personal consultation with Master Oyster Gardeners who will work with both prospective and experienced oyster gardeners. In addition, Richard Siciliano, MOG, will lead a class of OYS-101: Basic Oyster Gardening from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Register online for the course, free of charge, at www.oystergardener.org/oyster-gardening-101.
On sale are Taylor Floats, Flip Floats, Tidal Tumblers, Rough Riders, and Bottom Cages, along with spat tubes, wire benders, and spat bags, along with hats, shirts, aprons, and other TOGA logo items; see TOGA’s website for descriptions at www.oystergardener.org/devices-and-designs. Orders must be placed by May 1, with pick up of pre-ordered floats by 11 a.m. Unclaimed and unreserved floats will be sold to walk-up customers.
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