‘Dig Into Gardening Day’ To Team Up Garden Goddess and Longfellows’ Culinary Experts
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Well, I am loving this on many levels!
First of all, it is always a pleasure to lend support to our “next door (blogging) neighbor” – SueAnn Dubois. Visit her at her Garden Goddess blog for a plethora of planting and cultivation nuggets from pansies to petunias! I like this because I can learn stuff about something I frankly know little about, but always enjoy the results. Planet Arthur is ALL about stopping to smell the flowers, folks…
Second, I do know about cooking – and I know enough to know that if the ace culinary staffs at Longfellows and older brother Olde Bryan Inn are going to share techniques and tips – I’ma gonna’ listen!
Add it up and you have a sure-fire fab leisure-time combo plate on Saturday, May 6. And yes, it is done long before the Derby field hits the track.
Put it this way: You can listen to hours and hours of pre-race hype that will talk you out, in, and out of the winning horse several times, or you can bet on a sure thing – which is what “Dig into Gardening Day” is. On a day when everyone is an expert, these people are the legit real deal!
All the details are below. I can Dig this, baby! And you can too… consider yourself touted.
Arthur Gonick
April 10, 2017
Dig Into Gardening Day
WHAT: Daytime event for garden lovers, those new to gardening and those interested in starting their lifetime garden journey in 2017 Local gardening experts will explore topics with real “dig in the dirt” experiences and suggested practices in our region.
Topics include perennials for all season garden sustainability, selecting and growing herbs, and “blended gardens” perennials and edibles side by side. Longfellow’s culinary staff will take gardening to the next level with demonstrations and tastings. The event offers take-away content workshops, culinary recipes, garden lovers networking, gardener resources and a daytime experience at the beautiful Longfellows Restaurant and Conference Center in Saratoga Springs.
Registration for the event is via the form and PayPal option! Cost is $80 per person and includes all workshop sessions, gourmet lunch, giveaways, free samples and more!
WHO: SueAnn DuBois Master Gardener, Certified Aquascape Water Garden Contractor/RainXchange Professional, Be Green Organic NY Yards provider and Garden Writers Association Member, designs, constructs, maintains and educates on regional gardening practices. Her “Kids Go Green” program encourages children to appreciate and learn about garden ecosystems. A previous 25 year profession as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist frames core philosophy for her sustainably minded garden practices promoting function, quality of life, balance and great joy, keeping gardens “sensible and sustainable”.
Longfellows Inn + Conference Center has grown from a humble 1915 dairy barn into a world-class hotel, restaurant and conference center nestled on a lovely pastoral site just minutes from the historic city of Saratoga Springs, yet a world away from its hustle and bustle. The moment you walk through our doors, you’ll find a relaxing and stress-free environment that’s first-name friendly and committed to providing you with the highest level of service.
WHEN: May 6th 9:00am – 4:00 pm at Longfellow’s Inn + Restaurant
500 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
SCHEDULE:
9:00 Registration and Coffee/Gardeners Networking
10:00 Session I -Herbs in your Garden: Shane Daley, Master Gardener Olde Bryan Inn Herb Garden Designer
11:00 Break
11:15 Session II – Culinary Demonstration: Longfellow Culinary staff
12:00 Chef Inspired Lunch
1:15 Session III – Power-up Your Garden Sustainability with Perennials: Sue Ann DuBois, Master Gardener/Designer
2:15 Break
2:30 Session IV – Blended Gardens: Edibles and Perennials Side by Side
3:45 Plant a Row for the Hungry Initiative, Saratoga County
4:00 Farewell and Surveys
If you have any questions. call 518.390.9138.
