PLAN TO ATTEND!! TELL YOUR FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS! Join us at this FREE ONE DAY event with expert presentations meant to inspire and educate about a variety of topics. We will have giveaways during the day and SWAG (goody) bags (one per household) til they run out, raffles and all kinds of darling spring decor and functional gardening tools and items. If you want a “Pinterest” garden, we’ve got the makings! The Merc will be having a sale and there will be Garden related Popups too.

Here is our line up of experts:

1030am Modern Herbalism

This talk will help integrate “old ways” with new to help you use herbs in an everyday way to benefit family & friends. Speaker: Joanna Jenkins, Certified Herbalist & owner of Busy Bee Herbals

1130am Biodiversity in a Pollinator Garden

Want to attract Birds, Butterflies & Bees to your garden or yard? Learn how easy it is when you plan your plant choices. *Free Gift for attendees of this talk while supplies last. Speaker: JoAnn Jones, Master Naturalist

1230pm Natural Farming

Hate Pesticides? Well, this talk about “Plant Juice” may be right up your alley. Time permitting, Vinegar extracts will be covered. Both can be used as Sustainable Soil Amendments. Speaker: Brandon Setzer, Master Naturalist

130pm Straw Bale Gardening

This talk will discuss “How to” straw bale garden and you’ll learn who might benefit from this method of gardening. Speaker: Leighton Jones, Master Gardener

230pm Endless Gardening

Want to garden for longer? This talk is for you! learn some hacks that will keep you in the garden longer to enjoy what you love. Speaker: Laura Lemmon, Master Gardener

330pm Harvesting, Arranging & Making Your Flowers Last

Learn from the experts - Local Flower Farmers share their TIPS & SECRETS! Speakers: Rachael Watman, Swans End Flower Farm, Tracy Yohman, Yellow Finch Farm and Bridget McMillan, Red Handle Farm