Special Events at Santillane
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RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED TO HOLD YOUR PLACE IN THESE EVENTS!

 

Lunch includes homemade soup, bread, dessert, beverage and salad.

 

Getting Your Garden Ready for the Season with Special Emphasis on Composting for Small and Large Gardens Alike. -$19

May 3, 11:00 a.m.

Barbara Pleasant is a Master Gardener, lecturer, contributing editor for Mother Earth News Magazine as well as the Herb Companion and Carolina Gardner, and author of several landscape/gardening books. She will discuss best methods of composting to enhance the quantity and quality of your garden yield.  In addition she will discuss ways to compost for small and large areas.  Barbara’s three books will be available for purchase.  barbarapleasant.com. MORE INFO HERE!

 

Preparing Herbal Vinegars, $19

May 27 (Monday) 11:00 a.m.

Mary Johnson, member of the Roanoke Herb Society, and a frequent presenter at Buffalo Springs Herb Farm (which is now closed)  will create several herbal vinegars, share winning combinations, and talk about how she bottles her vinegars.

MORE INFO HERE!

 

Container Gardening:  $23

June 28, 11:00 a.m.

Susan Ostraseski, has prided herself in cultivating over 60 container gardens at her home. “ If you have limited gardening space or energy,” says Susan,” container gardening is the way to go.”  Susan is also a member of the Roanoke Herb Society.  Susan will showcase winning combinations and practical how-to and participants will leave with their own container garden designed that day.

MORE INFO HERE!

  

Sand Cast Leaf Bird Feeders: $30

July 12, 10:00 a.m.

Our presenter, Mary Johnson,  will lead you through the process to make your very own leaf bird feeder.  Participants will make their own bird bath.  Price includes all materials.  Wear “play clothes.”

MORE INFO HERE!

 

Fairy Art Garden Baskets:  $27—Limited to 20 participants

July 14, 11:00 a.m.

Combine whimsy and fun to create your own unique Fairy Garden Art Basket using natural items from the garden and whimsical fairy art to design your own basket creation.

Local artist, Karen Beasley, will help you design and create whimsical “Fairy Art” for your garden beds.  Price includes cost for materials.

BRING YOUR OWN BASKET OF ANY SIZE.

MORE INFO HERE!

 

English Hypertufa  Garden Planter:  $36—Limited to 20 participants

July 23, 10:00 a.m.

Why pay those outrageous prices at garden centers when you can learn to make your own garden planter?  Our presenter will demonstrate how to make a sandstone garden planter and participants will create their own filled with herbs, annuals and whimsical garden items.  Session includes all materials.  Wear “play cloths” Leave enough room in your car to take home.’

MORE INFO HERE!

 

Culinary Delights Using Herbs:  $20

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Using a variety of herbs, Natalie Norris will share ideas and recipes that will  transform simple condiments and garnishes into gourmet delights.

MORE INFO HERE!

 

Dan and Lissy Merenda, Owners
540-473-3898  |  99 Housman St  |  Fincastle, VA 24090  |  rmorningglory@msn.com



 

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