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HILLTOP FARMS SPONSORS A SERIES OF GARDENING EVENTS

Whether you are a passionate gardener or just want to enjoy your backyard, Hilltop Farms likely has a workshop for you. Below is the list of upcoming events.

Saturday, March 31, 10am - 11am
Wake Up Your Garden for Spring

Learn how to prepare your landscape for spring, how to sow an edible garden, plant early spring vegetables and cold crops, and how to feed your evergreens.

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Saturday, April 14
The Power of Herbs

Bonnie Rogers, local Herbalist & Wellness Coach, will discuss developing a healthier lifestyle through the use of herbs including growing medicinal herbs, herbs for digestive and anxiety support as well as growing culinary spices.

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Sunday, April 22

Earth Day Workshops For Kids and Adults!

Celebrate Earth Day at Hilltop Farms. Join Tony from Jonathan Green for an Eco Friendly Lawn Care workshop and at the same time the kids can attend My First Garden workshop where they'll create their own little garden in an 'eco-friendly container'.

Saturday, April 28, 10am – 11am
Landscape Design for Improving Your Home's Value

Learn how a well planned and effective landscape design can actually improve your home's value by up to 12% in a one hour workshop. Bring photos of your home's site for a brief consultation.

Saturday, May 5, 10am – 11am
Creating a Deer Proof Garden

A lively discussion on how to create a landscape you love and one that deer won't! Topics will include installing deer fencing, using deer spray, and which plant materials are more deer resistant than others.

Saturday, May 5, 11am – Noon
Composting for a Healthier Lifestyle

Composting is a wonderful way to help the environment and help your family. Learn how to begin composting with Hilltop Farms experts.

Sunday, May 13
Mother's Day Tea on the Porch

Hilltop Farms will once again offer "Mother's Day Tea on the Porch." Come over and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee from the Hilltop Farms café and let mom choose her favorite plant or garden decoration as a gift.

Hilltop Farms will announce the winner of our Garden Makeover Contest at this event so be sure to enter to win and then join them to hear if your garden is the winner!

 

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