Saturday (Rain or Shine)
It’s time once again for Summerseat Farm, Inc’s annual fundraiser, the 8th Annual Plant Sale. This plant sale is not only a sale but an occasion. It is on Saturday, May 8th, the day before Mother’s Day, from 8 am to 3 pm. We have for sale colorful annuals and perennials, herbs, vegetables, grasses, shrubs, trees, hanging baskets, planted pots, crafts and wood works, specially made up gifts for mom, a courtyard cafe for breakfast or lunch and drinks. Our sale selection changes from year to year, depending on what is available to us. Some of the plants come directly from Summerseat’s own gardens. The lovely old house dating from 1884 will be open for tours. The original land grant for “Summer Seat” was dated June 1678. There is an old family cemetery, a lovely gazebo, fish pond, and the gardens will be in full spring regalia! The farm area will be open to you to look around at the variety of animals, including a herd of American buffalo (bison) and a herd of Barbados sheep (hair sheep). Be sure to bring your camera. There will be a petting zoo, planting seeds for the kids, and they can play in the “corn pool.” There is even a walking trail. We’ll have an exhibit on “Compost” and a Master Gardener Q&A and information table. You’ll have an opportunity to purchase a membership to help Summerseat with its mission to keep this farm from development, educational programs, preserving its history, agriculture and natural resources. Summerseat is a 501(c)3 designated nonprofit organization. Donations are tax deductible. It is located at 26655 Three Notch Rd (Rt 235 S.), Mechanicsville MD, St. Mary’s County. Follow the signs. There’s free parking and admission. For information, call 301-373-6607, 301-373-5858, visit the website at www.summerseat.org.