May is a great time to hone your gardening skills and enjoy being out in your garden. There are two upcoming events that offer the opportunity for both: Summerseat's Annual Plant Sale and The Garden Fair at Sotterley Plantation!
9th Annual Summerseat Plant Sale
The 9th Annual Plant Sale, hosted by
Summerseat Farm, will be on Saturday, May 7, 2011 (rain or shine) from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.! Choose from many annual and perennial plants, plus herb and vegetable plants, assorted shrubs, trees, hanging baskets, planted pots, crafts, and gifts for Mothers Day. There will be educational opportunities to hone your gardening skills as well. Plus, take a tour of the 1884 Manor House, walk the lovely grounds with the gardens in bloom, and check out the herd of American buffalo. The kids will enjoy fun activities and a petting zoo.
Summerseat Farm is located at 26655 Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville. Admission is free! For more information, call 301-373-6607 or 301-373-5858, visit
http://www.summerseat.org/, or email
info@summerseat.org.
The Garden Fair at Sotterley Plantation
The Third Annual Garden Fair at Sotterley Plantation will take place the weekend of May 14 and 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering something for everyone! Abounding with beauty and activity, guests are invited to enjoy presentations, demonstrations, and exhibits on a variety of garden and environmental topics by local experts and University of Maryland Extension - St. Mary’s County Master Gardeners. Take a tour through the magnificent Colonial Revival Gardens. Pick up lovely additions for your garden at the Sotterley Garden Guild Plant Sale. There will be children’s programs and activities too, including a petting zoo and kite flying.
The
new Plantation House Tour will be offered at half-price for $5 per person on both days as well!
Admission is $7 for one day; $10 for a two day pass (Sotterley Members free the second day); Children under 12 are free. For more information, call 301-373-2280 or visit
http://www.sotterley.org/.
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