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42nd Annual
Flower &
Plant Market
Friday, April 29,
2011
– Noon –
4:00 p.m.
Saturday,
April 30, 2011
– 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, May
1, 2011 – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
COMPLETE
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
AGAIN IN
2011 -
The Tannery will be open
12 Noon to 4 p.m. for
early bird plant selections.
Workshop -
This year we will showcase a Carroll County gem: the
Homestead's very own Shriver Grist Mill.
11:00 a.m. "From
The Mill To The Table" presented by Ivan Lufriu and
Dick Peeling
Tour the historic Shriver Grist Mill with Ivan, our
miller, as locally grown corn is ground into meal using
the carefully restored 1797 equipment. Join in a
discussion on the value of stone-ground whole grain
products, produced in an environmentally friendly, water
powered mill. Dick, chair of our always popular
pancake breakfasts, will use the freshly prepared meal
to demonstrate the blending of our product into batter
to produce delicious pancakes. Discover proper
preparation techniques, help man the grill, pour a hot
cup of coffee or tea, and enjoy silver dollar pancakes
hot off the griddle. And more -- select samples
from a buffet table of whole grain delicacies prepared
by Dick and several of our mill volunteers. Each
participant will receive recipes and a one pound bag of
Union Mills stone-ground product.
Cost $15.00 Register early; space is
limited. --
Click for mail-in registration form
Call the Homestead 410-848-2288, a
brochure with registration form will be mailed to you.
Saturday,
April 30th
The Homestead will offer for sale a
unique selection of superior, locally grown:
We will be joined by additional
specialty plant growers, and garden-related vendors
including:
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Alloway Creek Gardens -- A
large variety of herb plants, native plants and
perennials.
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Botanica Design -- Patio
planters, annual flower planters, a variety of dish
gardens, houseplants and succulents.
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Art In The Garden -- Day
lilies, unusual perennials, garden bowls,
stepping stones, bird baths, and garden pottery.
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Seasonal Expression --
Specializing in gourd arts, local honey, and 100%
pure beeswax candles.
Have Gardening Questions? Stop by
the Carroll County Master
Gardener's booth. Volunteers
staffing this booth are part of an outreach program
of the University of Maryland Extension
Service. They
have been trained to educate citizens about
effective horticultural practices and landscape
problem solving. They will be prepared to answer
your questions and provide a variety of gardening
information. Be sure to take advantage of their
horticultural expertise.
The
Children's Garden Corner will be a
"buzz" with activity. Members of the Roslyn Garden
Club have gathered supplies and are eager to guide
our future gardeners through a variety of hands-on
projects!
Back by popular demand:
decorate a small flower pot, and add a
blooming plant. What a great gift for mom! This is
a MUST stop for our young visitors.
**Be sure to check our table of
used gardening books. You will find some great bargains!
Sunday, May
1st
Shop from
our
selection of quality plants and visit the specialty plant growers and garden related vendors.
Gardening information will be available.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON FEATURE:
"History Blooms In The Garden"
We will
feature the second offering in a historical lecture
series presented annually during the Flower and
Plant Market. These lectures provide a glimpse of
life at the Homestead and events in rural Carroll
County through the use of our wonderful collection
of artifacts, manuscripts, diaries, and photographs.
2011
Presentation:
"It Began with the Family"
1:00 p.m.
James M. Shriver, III
will share his personal knowledge of family
history, exploring the generations of Shrivers
who resided at the Homestead, and highlighting
their personal accomplishments and contributions
to the community, county, state, and nation.
Don't miss this "special"
presentation.
A dessert-coffee will follow
the program.
Donations will benefit publication of the
Shriver Diaries.
Both Saturday and Sunday
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Guided
tours of the Historic Shriver Homestead and Grist Mill
Saturday - tours begin at 9:00 a.m. with
last tour beginning at 3:00 p.m.
Sunday - tours begin at 12:00 noon with
last tour beginning at 3:00 p.m.
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Gift Shop -
stocked with souvenirs of your visit
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Stoneground Flours - fresh ground cornmeal, wholewheat and buckwheat
flours from the restored grist mill
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Blacksmith Shop -
blacksmithing demonstrations by a skilled
blacksmith
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Food provided by
Kountry Kafe and Katering from Westminster, serving delicious pit beef ham, turkey and beef
sandwiches among other
favorites
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