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Show V' s 1 o BOX ELDER JOURNAL, Brigham City, Utah Thursday, Janaury 13, 1977 First greenhouse in Fielding Their business began a hobby When Sherrel Troseth, a young housewife in Fielding, the mother of two small child- Ifi'O A ren and a school teacher her third baby was on the way she retired from teach- ' ing school. It was fun not having to rise so early each morning. It was fun playing with the children! The third baby came and Sherrel continued being a devoted wife and mother. Her husband Norm was employed at Thiokol. But inside Sherrel had a longing to do something as a hobby! She and Norm talked it over. They both loved plants and flowers although they didnt know much about them. Why not build a small green- Fetal house? There werent any green- houses in Fielding. It would be a challenge and might prove warding! re- o o mm Took Night Classes And so they took some night classes and while Norm learned what a greenhouse required in heating, ventilating, etc., Sherrel learned the ins and outs about plants. In 1973 they built a small greenhouse 24 by 48 feet. They sold bedding plants and vegetables to friends and neighbors. It was hard work, but it was also ?rans h" .v rr Tncws It fun. Norm designed and built the greenhouse with helpful suggestions from Sherrel. He also did all the wiring, plumbing, etc. It was a family affair! We had growing pains, But it was Sherrel admitted. rewarding and our business mushroomed until it almost got out of hand. In 1975 we tripled the space of the building with a shop in front for a selling area. market was good. People began asking for our The Sherrel continued. classes in independent study from Davi Walker at Utah State university in Logan. We held consultations for four months. It was interesting, informative and educational. In 1976 they added a small foot and a larger greenhouse. plants, I took Adding Building Were now in the process of building adding a for trees, shrubs, etc., she SHOWN IN ONE of the familys greenhouses business began as a hobby. said. In the spring ed with orders were swamp- for Mothers Day, hanging baskets and potSherrel ted plants for gifts, noted. Two years ago the Troseths bought a van, a portable greenhouse, better known as the plant peddler, to transport plants to customers homes. It is very essential in their business. And now Sherrel holds parties Box Elder is Mrs. Sherrel Troseth of Fielding. The plant in ladies homes and they discuss plant care in general. The greatest harm in growing plants is watering them toe often, she explained. We dont often get too many orders at our parties, but when ladies attending need flowers or plants they come to us. Children Assist The children assist Sherrel as does her husband and at special times of the year when business is at its peak, neighbors and friends are hired to assist. The Troseths have some terrific ideas and experiment with new varieties of bedding plants. They now sell wholesale to plant stores as well as retail from their own greenhouses. Sherrel was recently featured in an exclusive article in the Ladys Circle magazine. 2016 55 South First West Brigham City 723-347- 1 TOOIMIP am SNOW BLOWERS Toro Snow Master EURERKR VACUUM CLERNERS .TZMfMTZlS t9:15995 -- .'3H&2399 Browning Down Vest Browning Down Coat Browning Down Trail Coat .'sc3499 . . -- 335C26" .72fc9S:1699 Comouflagc Rain Coats Browning Insulated Boots Waterproof 585:3999 Browning Featherweight Boots. . . . . .7sms:3599 Browning Ruto Rifle 30-0- G . .3:34995 Browning Gas Ruto. 12 & 20 Gauge .s?458s:29995 Sako.270 Cal. Rifle u nly Remington Model 870 12 Ga. Pump r 20 Ga . Browning Citori Over-Unde- Lacrasse Insulated Shoe Packs Lacrosse Ice Breaker Packs .'2339Sl24995 7mss:14995 -- .ss;32999 Model 141E 2042 with Attachments. . ....tat9995 HCUSEWERRS 45 Piece Lennon Ware Dish Set. . . .7j2fcrl5" IS Piece Anchor HocKing Oven 5et. . . 75:799 2&5:439 2G Piece Punch Bowl Set Model Ekco Crepe Making Skillet Stainless, Lacrosse Cowboy 5 Buckle Overshoe ELECTRICAL 50 Rll Light Fixtures OFF MANY MORE IN STORE SPECIALS mio) -- os;649 rjMs;699 Pyren Casserole RRCHERY Rrrows Dozen Rrrows G Broadhards G Field Tips Doz. dl99 Rrrows With Bear Razor Head Dozen. 2fcHl3" Western Pioneer Compound Bow . . rJ2500T7999 .bos;3999 .72fcSCl5" .scl799 . . ;!$:9sc3399 -- Browning Nomad Stalker Bow Western Rambler Model 3300 Bow .OSr43" . ms:3999 BRSKETBRLL UjSjProKedBaaketeallShoerlZ NO CHARGE SALES ON SPECIALS |