Garden Festival and Plant Sale

When: Saturday, April 5, 2025 - 9:00 am - 3:30 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 Gardeners 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.

2025 Scheduled Vendor List (as of February 2025 - more to be added)

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
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/
Machelle's Glass Garden: Website: https://www.etsy.com/shop/machellesglassgarden/
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/
Middle Tennessee Daylily Society: The Middle Tennessee Daylily Society is a non-profit organization that promotes daylilies through education.
Neighbors Honey: Local Tennessee honey. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neighborshoney/
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

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/

Star Fox Jewelry

Hand-crafted jewelry

Website: https://starfoxjewelry.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarFoxJewelry/

Tennessee Native Plant Society

The society’s objectives include education of the public about native plants and support of efforts to protect wild plant communities.

Website: https://tnps.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TennesseeNativePlantSociety

The Yard Outdoor Supply Company

Providing Premium Products for Outdoor Living - Transform Backyards With Top Quality Pavers, Outdoor Lighting, Outdoor Appliances, Natural Stone, Heaters, Fire Pits and More

Website: https://theyardoutdoorsupply.com/

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.

2025 Scheduled Nonprofit / Educational Vendor List (as of February 2025)

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/

2025 Scheduled Food Truck Vendor List - (as of February 2025)

Chef Cherie - Food Truck: "The Queen dat Bringz da Flava" - Delicious Cajun food; TBA; Website:
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/

2024 Educational Speakers Schedule (2025 schedule coming soon!)

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 Reily; 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.