Historic Poplar Grove Plantation’s
2008 Herb & Garden Fair
Saturday, March 29 & Sunday, March 30
For the sixteenth year, historic Poplar Grove Plantation marks the start of spring with the Herb & Garden Fair, Saturday (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) and Sunday (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM).
Great gardens begin with great plants and the Fair is where to find them. Well known growers like Meg Shelton’s Herb Farm in Brunswick County and Marshall Gardens of Carolina Beach bring in truckloads of fresh, locally grown herbs, annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees and hanging baskets. You’ll be buying your plants directly from the farmer who raised them, right here in our climate and zone. In addition to hardy plants there will be top quality arbors, antique trellises, birdbaths, lawn furniture, tools and equipment. The Fair is also a wonderful source for herbal soaps, specialty cheeses, one-of-a-kind garden sculptures, stained glass, and hand crafted landscape ornaments that are both beautiful and unique.
An abundance of expertise surrounds you at the fair. Aside from the many venders, Pender County Master Gardeners are on site to help with great advice and, experts like the Seasoned Gourmet offer fun, educational classes in cooking and gardening throughout the weekend. For a tranquil walk join Audubon Education Director, Andy Wood as he guides bird lovers through Abbey Nature Preserve. Check out Poplar Grove’s website for details on the hike and classes. A nominal $5 fee per class or hike is well worth it and goes to a good cause.
Historic Poplar Grove Plantation is a non-profit foundation beloved by the surrounding community and the generations of southern families that grew up nearby. Entrance to the Herb & Garden Fair is free. Donations are very much appreciated and go towards saving Poplar Grove’s hay wagons. The hay wagons are used for school field trips, at Halloween and other times throughout the year. The plantation would like to put steps and sides on the wagons and refurbish the old wooden boards.
Whether you’re a gardener or just like to smell the roses, you can shop, browse until you're satisfied and then settle down to the slow pace of a genuine old southern plantation. Snacks and lunch foods sold throughout the day. For information visit www.poplargrove.com or call (910) 686-9518 ext. 26. Historic Poplar Grove Plantation is located at 10200 US Highway 17 North, Wilmington, at Scotts Hill. The animal lovers at Poplar Grove request that pets be left at home during the Herb Fair.
Historic Poplar Grove Plantation is a non-profit foundation dedicated to education, preservation and service to the community.
FAIR ACTIVITIES
Saturday Hike and Classes $5 each
· 9AM - Audubon Bird Hike with Andy Woods, Audubon Education Director
· 11AM – Plant Identification Walk with Charlotte Glen, Pender County Extension Horticulture Agent
· 1PM - Cooking with Herbs, Susan Boyles, The Seasoned Gourmet
· 2PM - Grow a Cut Flower & Herb Garden, Meg Shelton, Shelton Herb Farm
· 3PM - Eating Local Foods, Trace Ramsey, Tidal Creek Coop Food Market
Sunday Classes $5 each
· 1PM - Exotic Edibles from the Garden, Susan Boyles, The Seasoned Gourmet
· 2PM - Birds of Southeastern NC, Dr. James Parnell, Author & P.E. UNCW
· 3PM - Culinary Herbs & Edible Flowers, Meg Shelton, Shelton Herb Farm
Free Admission
Donations for Hay Wagons Appreciated
Learn how to garden, Southern style!
For more information: www.poplargrove.com or (910) 686-9518 ext.26
Goodness grows at historic Poplar Grove Plantation
Historic Poplar Grove Plantation is a non-profit foundation dedicated to education, preservation and service to the community.
