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NEW! We are booking Private Events for groups in 2011. Hours are 9:00AM - 5:00PM, Tuesday through Saturday. Registration and pre-payment for all events must be made at least one week in advance, unless noted. If you are interested in receiving the E-newsletter, send us your email address. Please note: All menus are subject to change, (due to unforeseen circumstances).
APRIL 14 - STARTING YOUR VEGETABLE AND HERB GARDEN FROM AN EMPTY SLATE. A seminar for first-time gardeners in which we will discuss methods and tips for getting you started in the right direction. This day’s event begins at 11:00. - 11:00am: Growing Healthy Food for your Family - NOON: Royal Tea service for those who would like a bite to eat. Scones, Devonshire Cream, tea sandwiches, lavender cookies, mint shortbread cookies and our special blended Green Tea. Cost: $5.00 per person, payable at the door - 1:00pm: Starting your Garden - 2:30pm: Maintaining your Garden in a Chemical Free Fashion
APRIL 21 - PLANNING YOUR HERB GARDEN 10:30am: A discussion of the 10 most used herbs, growing, preserving and using. Every one will receive 3 plants in which to start your garden. Pre-registration is required at a cost $7.50 per person, payable at the door.
APRIL 21 - GRAND OAK HERB FARM TEA SOCIETY MEETING 2:00pm: This day is reserved for the Tea Society. For information, call Lois Meldrum 810-232-0266.
APRIL 28 - THE BENEFITS OF HEIRLOOM GARDENING 10:30am: A free get-together for promoting the use of antique varieties. Tea and scones provided at no cost. Please call ahead to let us know if you will be attending. Book your order on this day for our own Heirloom tomatoes, peppers and other vegetables at 15% off normal cost for all those attend. Register by E-mail at beulah@grandoakherbfarm.com or by phone at 989-666-7012
APRIL 28 - LIVING SEDUM/SUCCULENT WREATH 2:30pm: Create a 20in or 22in (depending on the varieties used) wreath of living succulent plants. All materials furnished. Cost for today’s event: $48.00 per person, and registration must be made at least two-weeks in advance.
May 5 - OAKLAND COUNTY MASTER GARDENER DAY This day is reserved for the presentation of a Culinary Herb program for Oakland County Master Gardeners. The farm will maintain normal business hours this day.
MAY 12 - MOTHERS DAY HIGH TEA 1:00pm: Our annual celebration of ‘Mom’. All attending will be given a small basket of flowers and herbs that express love and appreciation. Cost for today’s event: $35.00 per person
May 19 - GRAND OAK HERB FARM TEA SOCIETY MEETING 2:00pm: This day is reserved for the Tea Society. For information, call Lois Meldrum 810-232-0266.
MAY 25 - BREWING THE PERFECT CUP OF HERBAL TEA 1:00pm: Sample 4 different herbal blends, and 4 different types of scones with take home recipes printed out for you. Learn how to blend teas. Homemade jams and jellies, and Devonshire cream will be served to accent your scones. Cost for today’s event: $10.00 per person
MAY 26 - PICNIC AND PLANT EXCHANGE NOON: Bring 1 to 6 plants for exchange and take home a plant for each plant you bring, from others who are participating in the exchange. Your number for choosing plants will be given when you register. Please pot plants from divisions from your own garden. Plants may be herbs, vegetables or ornamentals. The exchange will take place in the Garden Arbor where we will have a grill set up for rosemary grilled chicken and grilled vegetables. In addition, salads and a beverage will be provided. Heirloom vegetable plants from our greenhouse will be available for purchase. Cost for this day’s picnic: $15.00 per person | ||||||
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