Meet the Experts

Meet the Expert sessions are located under a tent in the Marketplace and are free with Marketplace admission.

THE ABCS OF HERBS

10:30-11:15am

Presented by Earlene Hogg, Maymont Volunteer and member of Old Dominion Herb Society

Learn the basics of how to grow herbs for the home and garden. Find out the difference between annual, biennial and perennial herbs, and hear some popular examples of each. We’ll go over what “right plant, right place” really means and make suggestions on how to use herbs as companion plants in the vegetable garden. Whether this is your first time setting out to grow herbs or whether you’ve done it your whole life – everyone can experience the joy of successful herb gardening!

THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE BUGLY

11:30am-12:15pm

Presented by Brendan Cornwell

Not all bugs are created equal! Some help our gardens succeed, while others try to make it fail. Hear about some of the most common insects that you will see in the garden, learn how to tell good bugs from bad, and discover how to create a welcoming home for the good ones.

NATIVE PLANTS FOR WILDLIFE

12:30-1:15pm

Presented by Beth Farmer, Garden Gate Landscape & Design

Discover how using native plants can create and support a healthy and thriving ecosystem. Learn the basics about individual native plants including how to place and use them in your landscape, and which native plants are best to attract and support wildlife.

2020 HERB OF THE YEAR: RUBUS

1:30-2:15pm

Presented by Herb Society of America, Virginia Commonwealth Unit

Join us to learn about the 2020 Herb of the Year: Rubus spp. Brambles. A member of the Virginia Commonwealth Unit of the Herb Society of America will explain how to grow this interesting herb as well as familiarize you with its history, different varieties and its varied uses, both culinary and medicinal.

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PLANT CHECK

Too many plants to carry around? No problem! You can check your plants and other purchases at the Herbs Galore Plant Check area for just $1.

PARKING

Parking for Herbs Galore & More is available at Maymont’s Historic Estate Entrance parking lot (closest to the event, Maymont Mansion and the gardens), at The Robins Nature Center, and at the Spottswood Entrance (located at the corner of Spottswood Road and Shirley Lane). Limited street parking is also available.

LOADING ZONE

A loading zone will be available near the Magnolia Gate for temporary parking while you load your purchases.