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Spring at the herb farm! |
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Important Note
We are open Good Friday, April 6th, and Saturday, April 7th.
We will be CLOSED on Easter Sunday, April 7th, to enjoy Easter luncheon with our guests. |
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Spring is here, no denying that. I'm sure everyone reading this is as happy about all the rain we've been getting as I am. The rain combined with the warmer weather has put a jump-start to spring. If you read my last newsletter I cautioned everyone about putting vegetable plants out too early, as we may get a late-winter frost. Mother Nature proved me wrong! That's OK though... I surely don't mind not having to shelter my spring tomato plants from frost. Speaking of tomato plants, we have a good selection of large, beautiful heirloom tomato plants for sale. Planted in 1-gallon pots, they have nice root systems and most have buds... ready to transplant to your garden for ripe tomatoes before the hot weather sets in. We also have other spring vegetable plants as well as a great variety of herbs, wildflowers, Texas natives and bee, butterfly, and hummingbird plants. |
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Saturday, April 14th, 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. - Workshop
Organic Pest Control and Organic Fertilization
If you have thought about going organic with your garden, lawn and flower bed areas, or if you are confused as to what works and what doesn't this workshop is for you. The advantages of organic gardening are many... the disadvantages, none. Spend an hour learning all about it and you'll leave here a believer. I guarantee it.
This workshop is free and it is not necessary to sign up, however I will have mid-morning snacks and beverages for attendees and I like to have an idea of how many to prepare for. So if you would let me know you are coming I would appreciate it. Call Cindy at 936-655-2416 or email.
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Saturday, April 21st, 10:00 a.m. until noon - Class
All Natural Herbal Soapmaking
There are just a few spaces left for this popular class. A very talented soapmaker will be sharing her knowledge, tricks and tips to making all-natural herbal soap that is absolutely fantastic... silky-smooth on your skin with no chemicals, no petroleum by-products, and natural plant essential oils. For complete information
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Plants that Attract Bees, Butterflies and Hummingbirds
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We have a large selection of plants that attract wildlife to the garden. And some of them the "wildlife" is included. We have so many butterflies this spring they are already laying eggs on host plants...our butterfly weed comes complete with larva! And hummingbirds are busy racing from the Aniscanthus to Cestrum to Texas Betony to Cedar Sage... we have them all. Plants that attract bees include lavender, basil, oregano, mint, and more. For a complete listing visit the "Plants" page on our website. |
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Books!
We have expanded our selection of books in the guest house. New titles include Rosemary Gladstar's Herbal Recipes, Life Cycles of Butterflies (fascinating!), American Meadow Gardens, Waterwise Plants for Sustainable Gardens, and a new supply of Bringing Nature Home by Doug Tallamy. Of course we have excellent books on herb gardening, books by local authors, and others. You are welcome to come, sit, and browse our selection in the guest house. And while you're there check out our herbal soap, body care items, potpourri, gardening seeds and supplies, and lots more.
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As always, thank you for reading, and thank you for your feedback on these newsletters. Sincerely, Cindy Hoyt
Pineywoods Herb Farm |
2259 County Road 4625
Kennard, Texas 75847
936-655-2416
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