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Events Around the State
Compiled by Elisa Gonzales Verdi
MAY 3 AND 4
41st Annual New Hampshire Farm, Forest and Garden Expo
This family-friendly event features a variety of engaging exhibitors,
agriculture experts, educational workshops and demonstrations of
interest to homeowners, hobby-farmers and industry members alike,
including barnyard animals, agricultural demonstrations, children's
programs and activities, livestock and horticultural competitions and
more. Demonstrations include working sawmills and heavy equipment.
Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Deerfield Fairgrounds,
32 Stage Road, Deerfield. 603-851-8624; nhfarmandforestexpo.org
MAY 11
Amherst Garden Club Annual Plant Sale
This year the garden club's flagship event will highlight native plants
and instruction on why they're so vital to the environment. Vendors will
peddle veggies, herbs, hanging pots, houseplants, garden ornaments,
container pots and more. Kids can pot a flowering plant for their special
moms, and there will be home-baked items for sale. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
Wilkins School, 80 Boston Post Road, Amherst. amherstgardenclub.org
MAY 11
The Colonial Garden Club of Hollis Annual Plant Sale
Over 2,000 plants, trees, shrubs, and Mother's Day Baskets will be
for sale. The sale provides the operating budget and funds many
worthwhile projects in the town of Hollis. The garden club is proud to
contribute to local scholarships, the Beaver Brook Association, the Hollis
Social Library, as well as civic improvement projects and the seasonal
town plantings. 9 a.m. to noon. Field next to the Lawrence Barn, 28 Depot
Rd., Hollis. hollisgardenclub.org
MAY 11 AND 12
NH Sheep and Wool Festival
MAY 15
Bedrock Gardens 2024 Season Opens
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This emerging public garden integrates unusual botanical specimens and
unique sculpture into an inspiring landscape journey. The 37-acre site is
transitioning from a historic farm and private garden to a public oasis of
art, horticulture and inspiration. Visit a garden that The Boston Globe
described as " one of the most beautiful and intriguing landscapes in New
Hampshire. " Bring your family and friends outdoors. Order a box lunch
or bring a picnic. $15. High Road, Lee. 603-659-2993; bedrockgardens.org
MAY 25 TO OCTOBER 12
Furniture Masters Summer Exhibit at The Fells
Currently in its 46th year, the festival features programming both for
producers of sheep and wool and for those who are just fans. Don't miss
the long list of workshops and demos on woolen clothes-making, or for
a good laugh, the human-and-sheep-partnered costume contest. $10.
Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Deerfield Fairgrounds,
32 Stage Road, Deerfield. nhswga.org
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This group of professional furniture makers, formed in 1995, is
committed to preserving the centuries-long tradition of fine furniture
making as well as promoting the innovative work of younger makers.
The group also fosters a prison education program, now in its 24th
year. The pieces on view (and for sale) will be changing as the summer
progresses. Informative related programs are planned. John Hay Estate at
the Fells, Newbury. www.furnituremasters.org; thefells.org
PHOTO COURTESY NH FURNITURE MASTERS
PHOTO COURTESY BEDROCK GARDENS
http://www.nhfarmandforestexpo.org http://www.amherstgardenclub.org http://www.bedrockgardens.org http://www.hollisgardenclub.org http://www.nhswga.org http://www.furnituremasters.org http://www.thefells.org
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