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Thursday, May 16, 2013

May Happenings

May-what a wonderful month! Everything is grenn, white, pink, and beautiful! And, there are many events happening. This Saturday, May18th, is the Great Lakes Wine and Beer Festival at MISwww.greatlakeswinefest.com.
If you prefer flowers over wine,Hidden Lake Gardens www.hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu is having a wildflower walk. I have written about the Gardens before-it is a beautiful place!Or, you can do both-the walk is 11am to noon, and the wine fest is in the afternoon and evening.
May 25 & 26 is the History Palooza at Brick Walker Tavenr. Learn the History of the Irish Hills and of the Tavern.www.OTIH.com. And May 26, from 4-8, Cherry Creek Old Schoolhouse Winery is hosting a Merorial Weekend Celebration with wine tasting and entertainment. For more info check www.cherrycreekwine.com.
MAY is a wonderful month!

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Celebrate All Things HERBAL

National Herb Day is this month! Did you know that? I didn't. Herbs are used in food, medicine, beauty products, and crafts, so they are a part of our daily life, whether we realize it or not. What would "Turkey Day" dressing be without SAGE, and ROSEMARY is not only used in crafts but cooking certain meats also. 
Growing your own herbs is very doable for anyone. Grow them in your flowerbed, in pots on your deck, or in your garden . Some are perennials-come back every year-and some are annuals-only last 1 year.
If you would like to learn about All Things Herbal, come to Hidden Lake Gardens this Saturday in the beautiful Irish Hills of Southern Michigan.www.hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu.  The event is free with $3 garden admission and takes place 11am-3pm. Discover the art and joy of growing herbs, enjoy cooking demos,educational seminars,kids activities , and plants & products for sale from several vendors who will be present.
And don't forget the WILD WEED WALK at 1pm. Check the website or call 517 431 2060 for more information. And if you would like to stay a night call Dewey Lake Manor B&B for a reservation 800 815 5253.http://www.deweylakemanor.com.
And next Saturday is Hidden Lake Gardens plant sale-May 11.