Master Gardener Plant Sale Sept 16 8am - 1pm

Master Gardener Fall Plant Sale Sept. 16, 8am - 1pmIn conjunction with the Poplar Grove Farmer's MarketFall is the perfect time of the year to garden! Cooler temperatures and lower humidity not only make being outdoors more pleasant for people, it also reduces stress on new plantings, making it more likely they will establish successfully and thrive in the future. In fact, fall (Oct–Dec) is the best time to plant trees, shrubs, and perennials in the Southeast! To help you prepare for the fall planting season, Pender County Master Gardeners will be holding a fall plant sale in combination with the Poplar Grove Farmer’s Market from 8am to 1pm, Wednesday, September 16. The sale will feature plants home grown by Pender County Master Gardeners with a focus on varieties that have grown well in their yards over the years. Additional plants will be available for purchase from Farmer’s Market vendors and shoppers can expect to find a bounty of annuals, houseplants, perennials, herbs, and woody plants available for purchase at the market on the 16th.
In addition, Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions about lawn, garden, and landscape care, including pest and weed identification. Handouts on a variety of garden and landscape topics will be available, along with soil testing supplies. So come prepared to learnFor more information, contact Charlotte Glen at Pender County Cooperative Extension by calling 259-1235 or email charlotte_glen@ncsu.edu. The Master Gardener Plant Sale at Poplar Grove Plantation's Farmers Market takes place on Weds., Sept. 16th, from 8am to 1pm at 10200 US 17, Wilmington at the Pender County line. For directions to Poplar Grove, visit http://www.poplargrove.com/.

More Classes at the Plantation

"Chef Fouros Fresh Feast"

Cooking Classes at Poplar Grove Farmers Market

Chef Alexis Fouros author of Feast for the Gods will teach a series of cooking classes using the fresh ingredients from the market.
$25 per person per class, advance registration call 917.969.2430, www.feastforthegods.com


CLASSES

Weds. Sept. 2, 9:30am to 12:30pm
Greek Seafood, simplicity is the key
Whole Shrimp Salad
Grilled Fish
Dessert of the Day

Weds. Sept. 16, 9:30am to 12:30pm
Northern Italian
Easy appetizers using melon & figs
Chops Milanese with Food For The Gods herbed breadcrumbs
Dessert of the Day

Weds. Set. 23, 9:30am to 12:30pm
4 Course Dinner for 6 for Under $6.00 Per Person
Stuffed Clams
Pasta Bolgnese
Salad
Dessert of the Day


Poplar Grove Plantation, 10200 US Highway 17, Wilmington, NC 910.686.9518 - www.poplargrove.com - pgp@poplargrove.com

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Halloween Festival Highlights

Poplar Grove's Halloween Festival
Fridays, Oct. 16 & 23, 6pm to midnight
Saturdays, Oct. 17 & 24, 2pm to midnight
Sundays, Oct. 18 & 25, 2pm to 10pm

For details visit http://www.poplargrove.com/Halloween2009.htm

Fall Classes

ADULT CLASSES

Glass Bead Making, Tatting Rug Hooking, Beginning Crochet, Pilates, Fresh Christmas Swag or Centerpiece, One Stroke Painting, Mosaic Mondays,

MOTHER AND DAUGHTER CLASS

Learn to Crochet

FOR CHILDREN

Introduction to Ponies and Riding

Check out the fall classes at http://www.poplargrove.com/classes.htm

September 12th, Artists Blacksmiths Association of North America (ABANA) holds a Hammer In at Poplar Grove from 9am to 5pm. Free demonstrations of styles, techniques and equipment throughout the day. Information available about joining ABANA. Free to the public.

Left is Poplar Grove's resident blacksmith, Kevin Lawrie.

Meet Babe

Meet Babe our new Boer Goat.

Classy - Chassis Car Show,

Historic Poplar Grove Plantation’s

Classy-Chassis Car Show
&
Country Flea Market

Saturday, July 11th, 2009
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

With fuzzy dice, chrome fins, and a four on the floor these babies were born to ride. Vintage cars and trucks compete for top awards on Saturday, July 11th at the summer’s best car show. Mark your calendar for a full day of classic cars, shopping, music, food, and fun.

At the Classy – Chassis Car Show, re-visit the days when speed and performance were king. Proud owners show off their sweet rides, with the beautiful plantation in the background. Registered vehicles are judged inside and out, by an independent panel of experts. It’s a challenge for sure, to pick the winners. Each car or truck is in mint condition, so pristine even the engines sparkle. Awards are given to those with the highest ratings at the 3PM ceremony, emceed by Sunny 104.5FM’s Brian White. A classic car fan himself, Brian has been the official Classy-Chassis emcee since the show first began in 2005.

The Country Flea Market opens at 9AM with vendors selling new and used goods, attic treasures, collectibles and crafts. From 10AM until noon meet 106.3 & 93.7FM’s Suzzee Toon when she broadcasts the “Radio Classifieds” live from the market.

This year, the pasture next to the Cultural Arts Center is a spectacle of antique tractors. It’s a fitting display for the historic peanut plantation and a treat for farm fans. Paying a mid-year visit from Poplar Grove’s Halloween Festival, fortune tellers Madame von Sloopenstein and Madam Deborah will be in their cabins reading palms and tarot cards.

With all the shade trees at Poplar Grove it can still be pretty hot in July. To cool off, there’s an ice cream parlor serving cones and sundaes in the air-conditioned barn. It’s a great place to rest your feet and enjoy the oldies. You can pick up a snack or lunch at one of the food booths, and then people-watch from a picnic table.

Admission is free. Donations to to the non-profit Poplar Grove foundation or the Hampstead Fire Department are appreciated. Proceeds from the 50/50 raffle benefit the foundation. Vehicles from 1980 and older may pre-register up until June 30th for $15, after that registration is $20 and ends at noon on July 11th. The award ceremony takes place at 3PM.
The historic plantation is located at 10200 US Highway 17 north at the New Hanover – Pender County line. Sandy beaches, wonderful restaurants, great shopping, attractions and accommodations are only minutes away. For information visit www.poplargrove.com or call 910.686.9518. Come on out to the plantation on Saturday, July 11th for a stroll down memory lane.

Cape Fear’s favorite car show is sponsored by: Pizza Hut, Sunny 104.5FM, Jersey Mike’s @ Porters Neck, Star News, encore, The Big Talker 106.3FM and 93.7FM, Camaro Barn, Mary Beth Morgan State Farm, Autoworks, Larry Parker Roofing, Innkeeper.