Spring is here and there are so many ways for us flower lovers to enjoy it! Several events are coming up and we wanted to let you know about them in case you haven’t heard.

Richland County Master Gardeners Plant Sale April 20-21st

Do you need some plants for your garden? Whether the December freeze zapped a few, or you are in a new house and just starting a garden, this is a sale not to be missed. Not only is there a broad selection of plants but there are Master Gardeners on hand to help you with your selections. If you have a space to fill, come prepared with the size of the planting area and whether it is in the sun or shade. If you prefer to be more spontaneous, come see what is there and take home whatever strikes your fancy. As a Master Gardener, I have donated plants to this sale and hope you like the selection!

Columbia Green Festival of Gardens April 22 and Sunday April 23rd

    In the mood for some garden inspiration? Columbia Green’s Festival of Gardens is happening Saturday April 22 and Sunday April 23. Sign up to tour gardens in Shandon, one of Columbia’s best loved neighborhoods. Purchase tickets at the website below. I will be a docent at one of the homes on Saturday afternoon, so hope to see you there!

https://www.columbiagreen.org/2023-festival-of-gardens

Art Blossoms at Columbia Museum of Art May 11 – 14, 2023  

Four days of flowers and flower related activities over Mother’s Day weekend. What’s not to like?  Displays and flower arranging classes done by professional florists. Area garden clubs show their talents for design by creating floral arrangements that correlate to museum art assigned to them. Mother’s Day Brunch and much much more. I am honored to be a speaker on Thursday 5/11 and will be talking on Having a Home Cutting Garden. Here is the link to The Art Museum’s site, for more information and to order tickets. Hope to see you there too! https://www.columbiamuseum.org/events/art-blossoms

 South Carolina Ag and Art Tour May-June

If you’ve been following us for a while, you know about the Ag and Art Tour. South Carolina opens up its farms for this free to the public event. This year 11 counties will participate. This is your opportunity to learn more about farm life and see the work of artists and artisans who come out and show their talents at the farms.

We are not a host site this year due to other commitments, but we are a sponsor. I also hope to be a tourist for this one! You can find out more about the event and the specific sites on the website https://www.agandarttour.com/

I hope that you can get out and enjoy some of these events. Want flowers at your door? Sign up for a PTF bouquet subscription, where we bring farm fresh flowers to your door. And don’t forget mom! These make a great Mother’s Day gift too.

Best,

Linda