Penn College's inventive and industrious General Services department has done it again, crafting attractive "Blooming Branches" to colorfully display annuals outside Madigan Library and the Thompson Professional Development Center. "Instead of the traditional look, the horticulture crew wanted an edgy, modern version," explained Andrea L. Mull, horticulturist/grounds and motorpool supervisor. The time was ripe, as the metal posts that were formerly used were in poor condition and unlikely to survive another season. The Grounds Division purchased stainless steel last fall in order to build a bagged salt hopper, and Chad M. Aloisio, master mechanic, grounds/motorpool, designed and created the self-watering showpieces from the remaining material.Penn College's inventive and industrious General Services department has done it again, crafting attractive "Blooming Branches" to colorfully display annuals outside Madigan Library and the Thompson Professional Development Center. "Instead of the traditional look, the horticulture crew wanted an edgy, modern version," explained Andrea L. Mull, horticulturist/grounds and motorpool supervisor. The time was ripe, as the metal posts that were formerly used were in poor condition and unlikely to survive another season. The Grounds Division purchased stainless steel last fall in order to build a bagged salt hopper, and Chad M. Aloisio, master mechanic, grounds/motorpool, designed and created the self-watering showpieces from the remaining material.