It still isn’t too late to buy tickets for the May 19 Rock Hall Garden tour. It’s a great chance to explore great private gardens! They are having an art show at the Mainstay in Rock Hall in conjunction with the tour, and my husband is madly working on a welded pillar that will support a large clematis or other vine. Keep fingers crossed that it gets done in time!
I also added information on the Kent Island Federation of Arts Gardens by the Sea tour. It promises to be really spectacular. See June 9, below, for details!
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Send me an e-mail at hackberrypoint@gmail.com if you know of events that should be featured. I hope this list gets some of you out there buying plants and visiting gardens! What could be the harm in that? As always, let me know if you see errors or if links don’t work. Thank you!
FRIDAY, MAY 18 and SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2012
Native Plant Sale and Open House
Native Plant Sale and Open House
WHEN: Friday, May 18, 2012; 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, May 19, 2012; 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Environmental Concern, 201 Boundary Lane, St. Michaels, Maryland.
COST: Free.
This is a chance to shop for locally grown native plants for rain gardens, butterfly gardens, shorelines, and more. They offer perennials, grasses, shrubs, and trees. See the Open House Website for more on the sale and click on the link in the far right column for directions to the nursery.
WHERE: Environmental Concern, 201 Boundary Lane, St. Michaels, Maryland.
COST: Free.
This is a chance to shop for locally grown native plants for rain gardens, butterfly gardens, shorelines, and more. They offer perennials, grasses, shrubs, and trees. See the Open House Website for more on the sale and click on the link in the far right column for directions to the nursery.
SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2012
Small Treasures Rock Hall Garden Tour
WHEN: Saturday, May 19, 2012; 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., rain or shine.
WHERE: Rock Hall, Maryland
COST: $15.00
The distinct gardens in the greater Rock Hall area offer unique designs especially tailored to its location with sensitivity to the environment. This amazing selection of gardens features bay shore, creek side, in-town, and wooded locations. Tour brochures will describe the gardens and provide maps to each location.
In conjunction with the garden tour, The Mainstay, Music and Arts Center of Rock Hall, is hosting an art show and sale. Local artists have been invited to display their garden related work. Included in the show will be original sketches of the homes on the tour by Linda Kleinbart. The show will be open during the tour.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at Java Rock in Rock Hall or at Kingstown Farm Home and Garden Center or Scotties in Chestertown. On the day of the tour, tickets will be available at Rock Hall’s new pavilion at the flashing light, on the corner of Route 20 and Main Street.
Come to our special town on the Bay, visit our local restaurants and enjoy the “Small Treasures” garden tour. For more information contact: Shirley.messina@gmail.com
WHERE: Rock Hall, Maryland
COST: $15.00
The distinct gardens in the greater Rock Hall area offer unique designs especially tailored to its location with sensitivity to the environment. This amazing selection of gardens features bay shore, creek side, in-town, and wooded locations. Tour brochures will describe the gardens and provide maps to each location.
In conjunction with the garden tour, The Mainstay, Music and Arts Center of Rock Hall, is hosting an art show and sale. Local artists have been invited to display their garden related work. Included in the show will be original sketches of the homes on the tour by Linda Kleinbart. The show will be open during the tour.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at Java Rock in Rock Hall or at Kingstown Farm Home and Garden Center or Scotties in Chestertown. On the day of the tour, tickets will be available at Rock Hall’s new pavilion at the flashing light, on the corner of Route 20 and Main Street.
Come to our special town on the Bay, visit our local restaurants and enjoy the “Small Treasures” garden tour. For more information contact: Shirley.messina@gmail.com
SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2012
Howard County: Maryland House & Garden Pilgrimage
Howard County: Maryland House & Garden Pilgrimage
WHEN: Saturday, May 19, 2012; 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Howard County, Maryland
COST: $30.00 advance sale purchases; $35.00 purchased the day of the tour at the first stop.
For more information, see Howard tour.
WHERE: Howard County, Maryland
COST: $30.00 advance sale purchases; $35.00 purchased the day of the tour at the first stop.
For more information, see Howard tour.
SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2012
Anne Arundel County (north): Maryland House & Garden Pilgrimage
Anne Arundel County (north): Maryland House & Garden Pilgrimage
WHEN: Sunday, May 20, 2012; 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Anne Arundel County, Maryland
COST: $30.00 advance sale purchases; $35.00 purchased the day of the tour at the first stop.
For more information, see Anne Arundel tour.
WHERE: Anne Arundel County, Maryland
COST: $30.00 advance sale purchases; $35.00 purchased the day of the tour at the first stop.
For more information, see Anne Arundel tour.
SATURDAY, JUNE 9 & SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 2012
Kent Island Federation of Arts 2012 Gardens by the Sea Tour
Kent Island Federation of Arts 2012 Gardens by the Sea Tour
WHEN: Saturday, June 9 & Sunday, June 10; 10:00a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Kent Island/Stevensville, Maryland; KIFA, 405 Main St., Stevensville 21666.
COST: $20.00 per person, advance orders; $25.00 the days of the tour. The pass is good for both days of the tour
Visit outstanding waterfront gardens on Kent Island and the surrounding area. Highlights of this year’s gardens include a “living shoreline” restoration project in progress, a vineyard with optional wine-tasting, a new and revised miniature garden train layout, as well as a plethora of native plants and flowers. Plus, there is a gallery show of garden related artwork and a garden boutique at the Kent Island Federation of the Arts headquarters, where you pick up reserved tickets and a map to the gardens, or buy tickets the day of the tour. For more information, see the Gardens by the Sea website.
WHERE: Kent Island/Stevensville, Maryland; KIFA, 405 Main St., Stevensville 21666.
COST: $20.00 per person, advance orders; $25.00 the days of the tour. The pass is good for both days of the tour
Visit outstanding waterfront gardens on Kent Island and the surrounding area. Highlights of this year’s gardens include a “living shoreline” restoration project in progress, a vineyard with optional wine-tasting, a new and revised miniature garden train layout, as well as a plethora of native plants and flowers. Plus, there is a gallery show of garden related artwork and a garden boutique at the Kent Island Federation of the Arts headquarters, where you pick up reserved tickets and a map to the gardens, or buy tickets the day of the tour. For more information, see the Gardens by the Sea website.
MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2012
Class: Composting Made Simple
Class: Composting Made Simple
WHEN: Monday, June 11, 2012; 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Centreville Branch, Queen Anne County Free Library, 121 South Commerce Street, Centreville, Maryland 21617
COST: Free
This class will show you how easy it is to turn your yard waste—leaves, grass clippings, and much more—into a the valuable soil additive. Composting Made Simple is offered by Queen Anne’s County Master Gardener Volunteers and the University of Maryland Extension.
For more information contact Rachel Melvin, Master Gardener Coordinator & Horticulture Educator-UME Queen Anne’s County at rmelvin1@umd.edu or (410)758-0166.
WHERE: Centreville Branch, Queen Anne County Free Library, 121 South Commerce Street, Centreville, Maryland 21617
COST: Free
This class will show you how easy it is to turn your yard waste—leaves, grass clippings, and much more—into a the valuable soil additive. Composting Made Simple is offered by Queen Anne’s County Master Gardener Volunteers and the University of Maryland Extension.
For more information contact Rachel Melvin, Master Gardener Coordinator & Horticulture Educator-UME Queen Anne’s County at rmelvin1@umd.edu or (410)758-0166.
TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2012
Planting the Pet-Friendly Garden, Kingstown Farm, Home,& Garden Horticulture Club
WHEN: Tuesday, June 12, 2012; 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: 7121 Church Hill Road/Maryland Route 213, Chestertown, Maryland.
COST: Free
What to plant so that your dog or cat can walk freely in your garden and enjoy it with you.
For more information see the Club’s website or call the store at 410-778-1551. Please call the store to sign up for the meetings in advance.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 2012
Class: Composting Made Simple
Class: Composting Made Simple
WHEN: Wednesday, June 13, 2012; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Topic-
WHERE: Kent Island Branch, Queen Anne County Free Library, 200 Library Circle, Stevensville, Maryland.
COST: Free.
This class will show you how easy it is to turn your yard waste—leaves, grass clippings, and much more—into a the valuable soil additive. Composting Made Simple is offered by Queen Anne’s County Master Gardener Volunteers and the University of Maryland Extension.
For more information contact Rachel Melvin, Master Gardener Coordinator & Horticulture Educator-UME Queen Anne’s County at rmelvin1@umd.edu or (410)758-0166.
WHERE: Kent Island Branch, Queen Anne County Free Library, 200 Library Circle, Stevensville, Maryland.
COST: Free.
This class will show you how easy it is to turn your yard waste—leaves, grass clippings, and much more—into a the valuable soil additive. Composting Made Simple is offered by Queen Anne’s County Master Gardener Volunteers and the University of Maryland Extension.
For more information contact Rachel Melvin, Master Gardener Coordinator & Horticulture Educator-UME Queen Anne’s County at rmelvin1@umd.edu or (410)758-0166.
TUESDAY, JULY 10, 2012
Managing Pests and Diseases, Kingstown Farm, Home, & Garden Horticulture Club
WHEN: Tuesday, July 10, 2012; 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: 7121 Church Hill Road/Maryland Route 213, Chestertown, Maryland.
COST: Free
Basic identification of plant pest and diseases and how to control them. For more information see the Club’s website or call the store at 410-778-1551. Please call the store to sign up for the meetings in advance.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2011
Plants for the Evening Garden, Kingstown Farm, Home,& Garden Horticulture Club
WHEN: Tuesday, August 14, 2012; 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: 7121 Church Hill Road/Maryland Route 213, Chestertown, Maryland.
COST: Free
Color and fragrance to enjoy in the evening in your garden.
For more information see the Club’s website or call the store at 410-778-1551. Please call the store to sign up for the meetings in advance.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2011
Bulbs for Your Garden, Kingstown Farm, Home,& Garden Horticulture Club
WHEN: Tuesday, September 11, 2012; 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: 7121 Church Hill Road/Maryland Route 213, Chestertown, Maryland.
COST: Free
How to prep, plant, and divide so your bulbs flourish next spring. For more information see the Club’s website or call the store at 410-778-1551. Please call the store to sign up for the meetings in advance.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2012
Using Shrubs in the Garden, Kingstown Farm, Home, & Garden Horticulture Club
WHEN: Tuesday, October 9, 2012; 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: 7121 Church Hill Road/Maryland Route 213, Chestertown, Maryland.
COST: Free
Shrubs and their usage in the garden we will concentrate on viburnums, hammamelis, hollies, and lilacs.
For more information see the Club’s website or call the store at 410-778-1551. Please call the store to sign up for the meetings in advance.
Hey Barbara:
I heard you were going to attend so didn’t want you to forget the conference on April 14 in Winchester, VA with Doug Tallamy, Janet Davis, Vinnie Simeone, Jeff Lowenfels, Jim McCormac, and Stephen Orr – Tomorrow’s Landscapes!
http://www.tomorrowslandscapes.org
We are so excited and looking forward to seeing you!
Donna
Donna Hi! Thanks for the reminder. I’ll add this one to the calendar. Barbara