Herb and Garden Days

Sponsored by the Ferdinand Merchants

April 16-18, 2010

Friday, April 16

Dinner with Julie Mallory, Gold Level Master Gardener

Julie is the "Lady Gardener" from the Evansville Courier and Press and her theme is "Gardening to Enhance Your Property".

When: Friday, April 16 • 6:30 p.m. EDT

Where: Harvest Moon B&B, 210 Main Street, 812-367-1881

Menu: Grilled apple salad, pork loin topped with brown sugar and sesame seeds, garlic mashed potatoes, fresh baked bread with homemade jam, jelly and honey butter, caramel apple upside down pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, coffee, tea or lemonade.

Cost: $20 Tickets available at Tin Lizzie's Home Decor and Gifts, LLC, 430 Main Street

Saturday, April 17

Aromatherapy

11 a.m. — Essential Oils presented by Sister Mary Andre Gettelfinger in For Heaven's Sake gift shop. Sister will share the ancient secrets of aromatherapy. There is no charge for this fascinating presentation.

Fashion

1:30 p.m. — Fashion Show of the Decades at the Ferdinand American Legion. Enjoy a bevy of models wearing period clothing. Refreshments and desserts will be served. Enter the drawing for a "fashionable" prize. Cost is $10 and all proceeds benefit Relay for Life.

Sunday, April 18

Dining

7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Brunch at Harvest Moon B&B, 210 Main Street. Enjoy homemade bread and ranch-style gravy, stuffed french toast, cinnamon rolls, bread pudding, egg casseroles, bacon, sausage, fried potatoes, juice, coffee and much more. Cost is $9 per person for adults; $4.50 for ages 4 to 10; 3 and under, free. Reservations are recommended but not required. Call 812-367-1881.

Cooking

11:30 a.m. — Herbal Delights with professional culinarian Connie Fritz in the Ferdinand Senior Citizen's Center. Enjoy a gourmet luncheon buffet featuring soup, petite chicken salad sandwiches, several savory and sweet side items, cakes and pies, plus drinks. Dine while enjoying fascinating food demonstrations. Tickets are $12 and available at Tin Lizzie's or call Connie at 812-357-7440.

Butterfly Gardening

1 p.m. — Attracting Butterflies to your Garden at Tin Lizzie's by Gold Level Advanced Master Gardener and Master Naturalist Debbie Goedde. Free and open to the public. Sign up ahead of time for a reserved seat (although walk-ins will be welcomed). To register, visit Tin Lizzie's or call 812-367-1874.

Upcoming events

Healthy Kids day at the Tri-County YMCA

The Tri-County YMCA will host Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 24, at 5th Street Park in Ferdinand from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring the entire family and enjoy the day participating in a variety of activities that promote a Healthy Spirit, Mind, and Body. Admission is free and open to the public. In case of rain, the event will be held at the Tri-County YMCA.

Email dhopp@psci.net or call 812-367-2908 for more information about Herb and Garden Days or any other Ferdinand event.

Look for wheelbarrows overflowing with flowers at participating locations.

Herb and Garden Days Shopping Hours:

Saturday

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday

Noon to 4 p.m.

All times are
Eastern time.

Participating Locations:

Bargain Barn
(8357 S. SR 162)

Stop by for a wonderful selection of beautiful patio furniture as well as an amazing array of locally produced furniture. Phone 812-367-2112.

Boundless Grounds
(1440 Main Street)

New panini sandwiches, tuna and egg salad, soups and sandwiches, homemade smoothies, coffee and full espresso bar. Entertainment every Saturday night from 6 to 8 p.m. Phone 812-367-1800.

Ferdinand Antique Emporium
(1440 Main Street)

Step off the sidewalk and into the past. Thousands of square feet inside an old factory filled with antiques, collectibles, pottery, handmade items and some really unique antique gardening tools. Phone 812-367-1372.

For Heaven's Sake gift shop (12th Street)

Discover herbal soaps, essential oils, garden stakes, statues, garden stones, chimes, gifts, yard and home decor. Sister Mary Andre will share the secrets of essential oils (free program). Phone 812-367-2500.

House of Flowers
(1325 Main Street)

Herbs, perennials, annuals, hanging baskets, Spring Wood Wick candles, Tervis Tumblers, and garden flags. Phone 812-367-2131.

Margie's Place
(Corner, 7th & Carolina)

Organic and heirloom tomatoes, peppers and perennials lovingly cultivated in Margie's own greenhouse plus wreaths, ceramic garden pieces and homemade cookies and muffins. Phone 812-367-1238.

Tin Lizzie's
(430 Main Street)

The annual plant sale at Tin Lizzie's blossoms with a lovely selection of herbs, perennials, annuals, shade plants, ironwork, vintage garden accessories, two floors of beautiful home decor, garden decor, table linens, dish ware, custom floral designs, inspirational gifts, and much more in a newly expanded building. Phone 812-367-1874.