843 Elk Forest Road, Elkton, MD 21921. Get Directions
Hours: Monday - Saturday 10am - 4pm Cottage is open on Sundays.

Phone: 410-398-5566
Fax: 410-392-2389

Homeschool Classes at Sinking Springs Herb Farm

Scheduled Events

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Herbal Luncheons
Homeschool Classes

Programs

The following workshops are held at Sinking Springs Herb Farm and offered through Cecil Community Parks and Recreation.

Suitable for 4-H, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts! Bring your group!

Come join Ann Stubbs at Historic Sinking Springs Herb Farm for a one of a kind adventure to connect with nature through crafts and educational outings. Annd holds a Master's Degree in Art and Elementary Education from the Universty of Delaware. She has done commissioned pieces and educational programs for the White House, Campbell's Soup Company and Longwood Gardens. Her passion is to inspire creativity through nature, in children and adults of all ages. Join in a class or two and enjoy a hands-on experience that will spark a fire in you for the love of nature. Leave behind your fast-paced world and ground yourself in the comfort of the natural world. All generations are welcome, so make this an adventure for the whole family! The following classes are available for as little as 2 students! Please call Ann Stubbs for details and pricing at 410-398-5566.

SPRING 2012

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.

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.