We had our first LITM get together with like minded compatriots from other areas this weekend. We got some major new fence built, and ate some fresh “clean” food for supper from the garden. After supper, we sipped a little whiskey, talked about days to come, while sitting on the porch, cooled by the night breeze. Thanks compatriots, the pleasure was mine! Next time whiskey, clogging and fiddling on the porch! Can not wait.
We try to use only non-hybrid seeds here at LITM. We are seed savers, no Monsanto for us! The Southern Exposure Seed Exchange, http://www.SouthernExposure.com is a great source for such seed. Their seeds and plants do well through out the Celtic Fringe. They have an up coming event, go if you can, (make time). Have a good time, learn something, and be Doers of the Truth.
Saturday September 6, 2008, 10am – 4pm
The Registration Grid is Up!
Keep an eye out for an image of the schedule to help you register and plan your day
Please note: Three workshops require pre-payment with Monticello. These are listed on the “Workshops” page, so read carefully before registering!
LEARN how to grow heirloom varieties, save your own seeds, and control pests without chemicals.
TASTE dozens of varieties of tomatoes, apples, garlic, and other fruits and vegetables.
TOUR the Thomas Jefferson Center for Historic Plants gardens and nursery at Monticello’s Tufton Farm.
ENTER the heritage produce growing contest.
LEARN FROM national experts and local natural/organic growers who will join non-profits promoting sustainable agriculture and heirloom seed-saving to educate and inform gardeners from around the region.
TAKE HOME seeds, plants, garlic, apples and other produce from local growers and the extensive collection of the Thomas Jefferson Center for Historic Plants.
Heritage Harvest Festival’s Fundraising Kick-Off!
5% Day at Whole Foods Charlottesville, May 14th
The 5% Day at Whole Foods in Charlottesville was a great success. Thanks to all of you who helped spread the word about the Festival, and thanks to all the shoppers who stopped by!
CLICK HERE to see photos from
the 2007 Heritage Harvest Festival!Consider Coming for the Entire Weekend!
Friday: Treat yourself to Monticello’s Biennial Historic Plants Symposium at Jefferson Library (seperate preregistration required.) Contact pcornett@monticello.org
Saturday: Come to the Heritage Harvest Festival.
Sunday: Tour the house and grounds of Thomas Jefferson’s historic Monticello.PRESENTERS include:
Dr Jeanine Davis – Author of “Growing and Marketing Ginseng, Goldenseal & Other Woodland Medicinals”
Peter J. Hatch – Monticells Director of gardens and Grounds
Felder Rushing – Author of “Pass Along Plants” & “Tough Plants for Southern Gardens”
Criket Rakita – Saving Our Seeds
Tom Burford – “Professor Apple” – Author, historic apple orchardist, and nursery consultant
Dr Arthur O. Tucker – Delaware State University, Author of “The Big book of Herbs”
Craig Lehoullier – The North Carolina Tomato Man, founder of Tomatopalooza.And MORE to be announced, come back soon or join our newsletter to learn more!
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Some limited participation workshops require pre-registration (first come, first serve) and may have a fee.
Check the workshop listings for details and available Master Gardener credits.
From Washington, D.C. and Points North
Take Interstate 66 West to U.S. 29 South at Gainesville. Follow U.S. 29 South into Charlottesville and look for the signs for the U.S. 250 West/U.S. 29 South Bypass. Follow this bypass to Interstate 64 East (direction Richmond). Take Interstate 64 East and get off at Exit 121A onto Va. Route 20 South (direction Scottsville). At the second stoplight, turn left onto Route 53 (Thomas Jefferson Parkway) Follow Route 53 East for about 2 miles. Take a left before Brix Market (also has “Simeon” painted on it) at a sharp right curve and proceed .6 mile on Milton Rd (Rt. 732) to Tufton entrance. Take a left and follow driveway to Center for Historic Plants headquarters in grey barn.
From Richmond and Points East
Take Interstate 64 West to Exit 121 at Charlottesville. At the end of the exit ramp turn left onto Va. Route 20 South. At the second stoplight, turn left onto Route 53 (Thomas Jefferson Parkway). Follow Route 53 East for about 2 miles. Take a left before Brix Market (also has “Simeon” painted on it) at a sharp right curve and proceed .6 mile on Milton Rd (Rt. 732) to Tufton entrance. Take a left and follow driveway to Center for Historic Plants headquarters in grey barn.
From Lynchburg and Points South
Take U.S. 29 North to Charlottesville. Take Interstate 64 East (direction Richmond) and get off at Exit 121A onto Va. Route 20 South (direction Scottsville). At the second stoplight, turn left onto Route 53 (Thomas Jefferson Parkway). Follow Route 53 East for about 2 miles. Take a left before Brix Market (also has “Simeon” painted on it) at a sharp right curve and proceed .6 mile on Milton Rd (Rt. 732) to Tufton entrance. Take a left and follow driveway to Center for Historic Plants headquarters in grey barn.
From Staunton and Points West
Take Interstate 64 East to Charlottesville and get off at Exit 121A onto Va. Route 20 South (direction Scottsville). At the second stoplight, turn left onto Route 53 (Thomas Jefferson Parkway). Follow Route 53 East for about 2 miles. Take a left before Brix Market (also has “Simeon” painted on it) at a sharp right curve and proceed .6 mile on Milton Rd (Rt. 732) to Tufton entrance. Take a left and follow driveway to Center for Historic Plants headquarters in grey barn
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