Teatown Expands Annual PlantFest

From Teatown: In May of 2018, Teatown will celebrate the 27th anniversary of its legendary annual plant sale with PlantFest, an expanded plant sale with farmer’s market appeal that has become a go-to springtime event. More than a dozen local vendors will set up tents amid the perennials, annuals, native wildflowers, herbs and vegetables to feature complementary merchandise and services together in one lovely setting. The proceeds from the sale, which has been an important fundraiser and community event for Teatown since 1991, support Teatown’s environmental education programs and the nearly 1,000 acres that now comprise the largest privately-owned preserve in Westchester County.

Unusual perennials, stunning mixed containers and baskets, unusual native plants and wildflowers (including themed bird and pollinator boxes) and countless varieties of herbs and vegetables offer something for every gardener, whether eager first-timers or serious landscape designers.

This year’s vendors include BeeHive Artisans (gifts), Dancing Spirits Herbs (herbal vinegars), Fable: From Farm to Table (local organic produce), Feed the Birds (bird food & houses), Kerry Goldberg (pottery), Margaret’s Bee Cream (Natural Creams and Candles), Misshapened Bowl (wooden bowls), Nick the Knife (tool sharpening), PLAN it WILD (native habitat kits), Native Arts (native art, minerals and fossils), and Seeds of Design (botanical cards & pillows).

PlantFest will open its gates Friday, May 11, from 4 to 7 pm for “First Pick” ($20 admission). Customers will be able to shop while enjoying music, wine, and local craft beers with small food plates (wine, beer and food included in admission charge).

On Saturday, May 12, PlantFest hours are 9 am to 2 pm (free admission), featuring delicious Mediterranean luncheon fare for purchase from Gyro Uno Foodtruck.

Seeking sales volunteers knowledgeable about annuals, perennials and native plants. If interested, please contact: volunteer@teatown.org.

Two parking lots will be available for general parking, and handicapped parking is available in front of the Nature Center.

Teatown Lake Reservation, an environmental education organization with a 1,000-acre private, not- for-profit nature preserve in Westchester County, is one of the largest and most active environmental education and science centers in the region. Teatown impacts more than 20,000 adults and children every year through its full schedule of year-round programs and nature-focused summer camp, as well as through 15 miles of hiking trails. Teatown’s mission is to inspire our community to lifelong environmental stewardship. It has grown continuously since it was established on 194 acres in 1963, more than 50 years ago. More information about Teatown can be found here.

Photos courtesy of Teatown