Garden Festival and Plant Sale

 
 
When: Saturday, April 13, 2024 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Where: The grounds of Williamson County Ag Expo Park - West Side, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, Tennessee 37064 (Rain or Shine)
What:

Beautiful perennials, annuals, vegetables, herbs, and more

Many plants grown by Master Gardeners

Garden Shed area featuring new and gently used items for your home and garden

UT Plant Diagnostics information

Vendors and Food Trucks

Educational Speakers  

Crafts

Much more!

Come join us!!

Come join us for this annual fundraiser for Williamson County Master Gardener Association (WCMGA), a 501c3 organization. The mission of the WCMGA is to provide research-based horticultural education, while promoting environmental stewardship, via community volunteerism delivered by a dedicated and skilled volunteer network. The WCMGA is part of the UT/TSU Williamson County Extension Office. For more information about WCMGA and our projects, please visit our website at wcmga.net.

 

We need VENDORS!

Do you make and/or sell garden related items? The Williamson County Master Gardeners are looking for garden related VENDORS for our upcoming Garden Festival and Plant Sale! We will be outside, under cover and booths are available! If you are interested in being a vendor, please contact us through Facebook Messenger or email us at wcmgagardenfestival@gmail.com.

Looking for donations of garden related items!

Do you need to declutter or get rid of used garden tools, potting supplies, lawn and garden power equipment (in working order), garden related housewares or knick-knacks, yard art, etc.? The Williamson County Master Gardeners are looking for garden related donations for our upcoming Garden Festival and Plant Sale! We would love to include your items to sell in our “Garden Shed” area. Proceeds from our sale will be used to support our various horticulture and educational projects in Williamson County. We can pick up items. If you are interested in donating any items, please contact us through Facebook Messenger or email us at wcmgagardenfestival@gmail.com.

Educational Speakers Schedule

9:00 a.m.
BECOMING YOUR YARD’S DIAGNOSTICIAN
Anita Tilley - Williamson County Master Gardener
Offense is your yard’s best defense. 
Learn how to scout your landscape and turn your observations into discovery and treatment actions. 

 

11:00 a.m.
WILLIAMSON COUNTY LIBRARIES
Mary Katherine Rooker and Sharon Reil
From books and puzzles to seeds and plants, our local libraries offer a variety of resources to educate and entertain. Representatives from the Williamson County Public Library and the John P. Holt Brentwood Library will lead a discussion on the services they offer for children, teens, and adults. Learn about their seed libraries, plant swaps, and garden talks as well as print collections, digital resources, book clubs, and programs. 

 

1:00 p.m.
FLOWERS AND PLANTS FOR BEES
Anita Tilley - Williamson County Master Gardener
Plants for Pollinators:  Learn how the needs of our pollinators are served across the seasons by herbaceous perennials, shrubs and trees that are pollinator magnets 

 

2:00 p.m.
GREAT HOSTAS FOR TENNESSEE
Susan Ramsey - Middle Tennessee Hosta Society President and Williamson County Master Gardener 
Learn about the amazing variety of sizes, colors, and shapes in the genus hosta. Hear growing tips, suggestions for dealing with pests, and where to buy plants locally.  Watch a demonstration as the speaker divides a hosta and re-pots the divisions.

About the Speaker:  Susan Ramsay is a retired music educator who lives in Franklin, Tennessee. She has been a Master Gardener since 2005 and enjoys gardening on a two-acre property. She and her husband grow vegetables inside a deer fence, and have a sunny cottage garden with flowers and blueberries. Susan particularly enjoys her shade garden which has ferns, hellebores, and lots and lots of hosta. She raises trillium and other spring ephemerals and many native plants. 
A long-time member of the Middle Tennessee Hosta Society, she currently serves as its president.
Her presentation will be Great Hostas for Tennessee. She will share general information on growing hosta, and share challenges and triumphs that she has experienced with the genus hosta.

Scheduled Vendor List

Amy's Stain Glass Wind Chimes
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Andrea Silva Designs
Graphic designer, artist, and illustrator. As a fine art and portrait artist, my primary medium is watercolor, but I also enjoy painting with oils. My inspiration comes from nature, travel, and the everyday moments that make life special. Website:  https://andreasilva.design/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/andreasilva.design
Becky's Creations
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Bluebird Springs Farm
We are a small, family run nursery helping you create your most beautiful garden yet, providing beautiful perennials for you to enjoy while encouraging butterflies and other pollinators in your garden. Website:  https://bluebirdspringsfarm.com   Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/bluebirdspringsfarm
Cedar Comfort
Handmade deck furniture, Adirondack chairs, benches, tables from repurposed Eastern Red Cedar.  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/people/Cedar-Comfort/100043003371682/
Charlie Surles
Garden trellis obelisks & bluebird condos
Dee Dee's Organics
Salsa, Spicy Bloody Mary Mix, Pasta & Pizza Sauce, Pickles, Jams, Pure Vanilla Extract.  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/deedeesorganics/about
Dirt & Grace Customs
Dirt & Grace is a family run business that embellishes bleached shirts & creates unique laser designs.  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/dirtandgracecustoms/
DRM Creations
Jewelry/watches
 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/people/DRM-Creations/100054223058716/
Envirobinz LLC
Williamson County family-owned and operated business, providing eco-friendly residential trash bin cleaning services.  Website:  https://envirobinztn.com/

Flowshield Gutter Protection
        Your trusted partner in safeguarding your home from water damage.  Website:  https://flowshieldgp.com/

Golden Mountain Crafts and Design
        Wooden flags, freeze-dried candies, seasonings, apple butter, baked items, etc.                               Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoldenMountainCraftsandDesign

Le Vieux Jardin
Luxury Organic Soy Candles 
Lennon Linx
Permanent jewery 
Life Spring Chiropractic
The best Chiropractors in Tennessee!  Website:  https://chirothrive.org/  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/LifeSpringChiro/
Machelle's Glass Garden
Website:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/machellesglassgarden/
Neighbors Honey
Local Tennessee honey. Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/neighborshoney/
Morgan & Co.
Baby and toddler clothes and accessories 
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/neighborshon
Pinky Pop Popcorn Shop
We specialize in providing the perfect popcorn catering for events of all sizes. Website:  https://www.pinkypoppopcornshop.com/   Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/PINKYPOPPOPCORNSHOP/
Purple Tree Farm
Purple Tree Farms is a wholesale nursery located in Shelbyville, TN. We grow hanging baskets, potted herbs and sweet corn.  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/people/Purple-Tree-Farm/100054228801559/

Royal Monarch Farm
The most amazing sourdough breads and baked goods baked with organic ingredients.
Website: https://www.royalmonarchfarm.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoyalMonarchFarm
Shabby Chic Sweets
Sweet treats, cookies, bars, pretzels, small cakes, girls boutique clothing and accessories
Shepherd Pottery and Art
We are visual artists from Franklin, Tennessee located just outside of Nashville.  We started our own home pottery studio in 2022.  Website:  https://www.shepherdpotteryandart.com/
Smokin Buttz
Offering a selection of BBQ sauces and seasonings from the Smokin Buttz food truck.  Website:  https://smokinbuttzbbq.com/collections/buttz-sauce
Sprigs from Yesteryear
Rustic and farmhouse hom decor. 
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/people/Sprigs-From-Yesteryear/100041394077836/
Sugar Ridge Stix
A small business in Spring Hill, TN offering handmade tobacco stick home decor. Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/sugarridgestix/
Sweetbriar Studio Art
Whimsical ceramic items - handmade and one of a kind. Website:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/sweetbriarstudioart   Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/sweetbriarstudioart/photos/
The Amazing Doctor Zymes
Cleaners, super concentrates, insecticides, fungicides Website:  https://www.doctorzymes.com/  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Amazing-Doctor-Zymes/100064557135518/
The Curious Goat Perennials
Perennials from seed, plug and divisions from our gardens just west of Nashville, Tennessee
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCuriousGoatTN/
The Metal Man

 

Tiff's Treats
Delicious cookies baked to order and delivered warm. 
 Website:  https://www.cookiedelivery.com/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/tiffstreatscoolsprings
Touch of Glass
We are a multi-woman business. We offer stained, fused glass, handmade jewelry, glass art canvas, etc.  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/people/A-Touch-Of-Glass
Westphalian Farm
Houseplants, African violets, miniature plants, tropical plants etc. 
Worm Bucket
Start composting your kitchen scraps and turning them into high quality, organic soil amendment to make your plants and gardens thrive.  Our Kit creates an ideal environment for worm composting and makes using worm castings extremely simple for beginners. Website:  https://wormbucket.com/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/WormBucketOfficial/ 

Scheduled Educational Vendor List

Able Voices
Able Voices teaches photography to youth and adults with disabilities as a means for self-expression, empowerment, and advocacy.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Middle-Tennessee-Daylily-Society/100067673903511/
Middle Tennessee Daylily Society
The Middle Tennessee Daylily Society is a non-profit organization that promotes daylilies through education.
Website:  https://www.ablevoices.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ablevoices
Middle Tennessee Hosta Society
The Middle Tennessee Hosta Society (“MTHS") was established in 1998. Members’ interests include hostas, shade gardening and ponds. Programs and activities are chosen to provide a learning experience for all, whether you are new to gardening or have a hosta collection.  Website:  https://mths-hosta.com/

 

Scheduled Food Truck Vendor List

Chef Cherie - Food Truck
Delicious Cajun food
SmokeyDawggs Gourmet Hot Dogs - Food Truck
Locally owned gourmet hot dog food truck.  100% beef, 1/4 lb. hot dogs grilled to perfection.  Website: https://www.smokeydawggs.com/
White Shepherd Coffee - Food Truck
Grabbing a cup of coffee with a friend has always been one of our favorite things to do and we want our coffee to create memories for you too! We have invested our time to make your experience with White Shepherd Coffee something to look forward to again and again.  Our coffee is Organic and Fair Trade. The current blends are sourced from farms in South America and Ethiopia. Both our Medium Roast and Dark Roast coffees are great on Drip, Espresso and Cold Brew.  Also offering sandwiches, pastries, and snacks.  Website:  https://www.whiteshepherdcoffee.com/

 

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