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Scheduled Events in 2011
Upcoming Events of Interest:
- Herbs, Herbs, Herbs! - Saturday, April 21, 2012, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Plant Sale Day, Tasty Treats and Herbal Learning
Cost: FREE!!! - Haunting Experience and Supper - Saturday, April 28, 2012, 4:00 - 6:30pm
Experience the telling of real haunting tales of Sinking Springs from long ago, vividly portrayed by a storytelling professional along with drama surprises! Cost: $10. Optional Dinner: $10. To register, call Ann at (410) 398-5566. - Dragonfly Wellness Festival - Sunday, May 6, 2012, 10:00am - 4:00pm
FREE holistic festival at beautiful Sinking Springs Historic Herb Farm and Retreat! Practitioner presentations and raffle of services, vendors, Mediterranean lunch provided for $10, Flying Fairies parade at 2pm, and a fun dragonfly-making competition. - Mother's Day Weave, Lunch and Gardens - Saturday, May 12, 2012
It takes 45 minutes to weave your own 7" x 4" x 14" basket and fill it with spring dried everlasting flowers. Mom and daughter come and enjoy relaxing and creating together. Continuous very easy weaving, stained. Filled with wild flowers and herbs while touring scenic gardens. Cost: $29. Reservations required, call Ann at (410) 398-5566. - Wreath and Swag Workshop - Saturday, September 22, 2012
Create a 28" natural herbal and flower everlasting wreath, and enjoy a complimentary hardy lunch! Cost: $26. Includes free lunch! - Halloween Haunting Experience - Saturday, October 27, 2012, 4:00 - 6:30pm
Experience the telling of real haunting tales of Sinking Springs from long ago, vividly portrayed by a storytelling professional along with drama surprises! Cost: $10. Optional Dinner: $10. To register, call Ann at (410) 398-5566. - Festive Christmas Tea - Saturday, December 8, 2012
Catch the Christmas Spirit in a 250 year old farmhouse full of tradition. Two sittings, 11:30am and 1:00pm. Reservations required, call Ann at (410) 398-5566.
Spring 2012 Classes through Cecil College
Valentine's Heart
Ah, love is in the air so express yourself by making a beautiful 8" x 10" heart wreath. Fill up your heart with cheerful dried flowers in pastel colors, good for an all year-round feeling of love and warmth. With Valentine's Day fast approaching, this is the right time to take this course! Tuesday, February 7, 2012 or Saturday, February 11, 2012 (1:00 - 3:00pm)
Cost: $20
Call (410) 287-1078 to register.
Spring Basket Centerpiece
Put your Spring spirit into creating a beautiful centerpiece. Fill your basket with dried spring flowers and lush pussy willows. This is the perfect centerpiece for a kitchen, coffee table, or your dining room. Start your spring flower fever with this basket!Wednesday, March 28, 2012 or Saturday, March 31, 2012 (1:00pm - 3:00pm)
Cost: $20
Call (410) 287-1078 to register.
Landscaping for Spring
Spring is in the the air, it is time to get down and dirty, in your garden that is. Have you ever wanted to design your own landscaping that pleases your eye and is ideal for our weather zone? In this hands-on class you will learn elements of design that fit your specific needs, how to maintain your garden through fall, and mulching musts. You will receive individual attention for the particular needs of your size garden. Get started today and you can grow herbs, veggies, and flowers right in your front yard.Saturday, April 14, 2012 or Tuesday, April 17, 2012 (1:00 - 3:00pm)
Cost: $20
Call (410) 287-1078 to register.
Green Gardening
Join us to learn about the wonders of green gardening. What small steps can you take to reduce waste going to landfills and improve your own garden? Learn the secrets of composting common kitchen waste to improve soil quality. Do you want to know how to suppress weed growth naturally and create a variety of macro and micro nutrients for your garden? What role do worms really play in a healthy garden? Come prepared to get your hands dirty in this garden extravaganza! Saturday, April 21, 2012 (10:00am - 12:00pm)
Cost: $20
Call (410) 287-1078 to register.
Edible Flowers and Scent-sational Herbs
Satisfy your senses of taste, smell, and sight in the garden. Your beautiful garden can be more than just pretty flowers. Add spice to your meals with edible delights straight from your own flower garden. We aren't talking about just growing herbs but edible leaves and flowers that can add variety to the everyday salad. Then bring the enchanting aromas of your garden indoors by creating all natural scent-sational home fragrances to last throughout the winter. Thursday, April 26, 2012 or Saturday, April 28, 2012 (1:00 - 3:00pm)
Cost: $20
Call (410) 287-1078 to register.
Gifts from the Garden
Students will learn techniques to make sachet potpourri, mini-wreaths for napkin rings, a miniature spice wreath, and a fragrant pomander using lavender and other herbs. This course includes a take-home project to complete more on your own. Saturday, May 5, 2012 (1:00 - 3:00pm) or Tuesday, May 8, 2012 (10:00am - 12:00pm)
Cost: $20
Call (410) 287-1078 to register.
Call 410-398-5566 for more information.
We prefer to communicate with people in person or over the phone rather than by email. We find the personal touch is more satisfying and we welcome a phone call from you. Please call us at (410) 398-5566, or try Ann's cell phone at (443) 553-4618.
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