Date of Event

April 27, 2018 8:30AM -
April 28, 2018 3:00PM

Event Location

First Presbyterian Church
508 West Davis
Burlington, NC 27215
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Description of Event:

The Women’s Resource Center in Alamance County hosts the 21st Annual Herb Festival to provide Triad-area gardeners with the highest quality organic herbs, perennials, annuals, heirloom tomato and vegetable plants and specially-selected vendors.
Many of our customers return every year to purchase plants they can’t find anywhere else in the area. Admission is free and all proceeds support the programs and services of the Women’s Resource Center in Alamance County.
The festival offers unique varieties and old favorites of superior-quality organic herb plants, heirloom tomato and vegetable plants, perennials and annuals all supplied from local North Carolina farms and greenhouses.

DATES AND HOURS:
Thursday, April 26, 2018 – 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm – Preview Party for Member’s Only (You may join at the door to shop)
Friday, April 27, 2018 – 8:30 am until 7:00 pm – General Public
Saturday, April 28, 2018 – 8:30 am until 3:00 pm – General Public

PLANT SELECTION
Herbs - Standard Herbs for the Home gardener, kitchen herb gardener, herbs that provide color, aromatic senses, etc. Example of standard herbs.
Basil   Chives   Cilantro   Dill   Lavender   Mint   Rosemary   Sage   Thyme
Annuals - Begonias, Coleus, Dahlias, Geraniums,  Lantana,  Salvia, Verbena - and many more.
Perennials - Astilbe, Bee Balm, Columbine, Coreopsis, Dianthus, Ferns, Hosta, Iris, Phlox,
Salvia, Sedum, Veronica - and many more.
Specialty Perennials - Bearded Iris, Clematis, Honeysuckle, etc.
Shrubs - Butterfly Bush, Camellias, Hydrangeas, Lilacs, and others as available
Tomatoes - Heirloom Tomatoes - Brandywine, Cherokee Purple, German Johnson, and more.
Vegetables - Cucumber, Eggplant, Peppers, Squash, and many more

LOCAL FARMERS, CHARITABLE FARMERS
Benevolence Farm (Graham);  A&A Nursery (Browns Summit); J&B Herb Farm (Certified Organic Grower) (Roxboro); Cam Too/Moon Meadow (Browns Summit); Smith Farms (Gibsonville)

SPECIAL FEATURES
Vendors - area vendors feature bird houses, fairy gardens, homemade soap, jewelry, tools, etc.
Alamance Master Gardeners are on hand to provide expertise in gardening, plant selection, etc.
Preview Party on Thursday night for Members ONLY - members get the pick of the plants early.
Raffles, Aprons, Speakers, Demonstrations, Specialty plants, each year different features.
ENTRY IS FREE and plant prices are competitive with area nurseries

Information:

Some events do get cancelled or postponed due to various reasons. We may not have latest update for every event. We do not book vendors or organize events listed on our website. Contact event organizers before you travel.