Welcome Our Newest Blogger, Lois Sargent

During the last week, Mercer Island High School Horticulutre teacher, Loir Sargent, joined the ranks of bloggers on Mercer Island Patch.

In her first post, Why buy from Crest Plant Sale instead of the big box stores?, she explains the latest partnership between a MIHS science class and a local nursery, Crest Greenhouses. The program, called “go green in 2013,” offers a career science class where students use only sustainable practices, re-use and reduce waste while learning and giving back to the community.

Islanders may purchase plants grown during this course from May 4 through June 10.

Want to blog on Patch, too?

Mercer Island Patch is looking for bloggers who’d like to share their local knowledge, personal expertise, political opinions, or hobbies. We want bloggers who can have readers walk away feeling challenged, inspired, happy, sad or further educated on a particular subject. Photo and video blogs are also encouraged!

Keep in mind that this is not a reporting gig. There’s no need to be a published author or someone who needs to be told what to write about. We want you to write about what you want and when you want.

Blogging on Patch is just one more way you can get involved with your community and spark important discussion.

So, start a blog on Mercer Island Patch today! Have questions about blogging? Email Community Editor Jenny Manning at jenny.maning@patch.com .