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Gilberties Herb Gardens
7 Sylvan Lane
Westport, CT 06880

Westport Store:
203-227-4175

Customer Service:
1-800-US-HERBS
1-800-874-3727

Fall/Winter 2008 Calendar of Events

Hayrides every weekend in October!

Store Hours
Monday - Saturday: 8:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 20
Preparing Lawns for Winter

Find out when to stop cutting your lawn, when and how to fertilize, and how to prepare it for a healthy spring next year.
1:30pm FREE

Saturday, September 27
Container Transitioning for Fall

Summer containers looking a little spent?  We’ll show you how to add great fall elements to your containers for non-stop color and interest for the best-looking containers in town.
1:30pm FREE

Saturday, October 4
Preserving Summer’s Beauty

What do you do with all those veggie’s from your garden? We will demonstrate the proper techniques of canning and jarring tomatoes for sauce and making stuffed peppers in oil. Don’t forget to use all those green tomatoes ina delicious green tomato pie. This event is a must for those wishing for a taste of summer all year long.
1:30pm FREE

Saturday, October 11
Fresh Herb Wreath Workshop

Our annual wreath workshop from this year’s herb harvest takes you step-by-step to create a beautiful herb wreath to enjoy all season long. Limited to 25 attendees. Must call in advance to reserve a space.
1:30 pm Cost: $45

Saturday & Sunday, October 18 & 19
Harvest Hayride Weekend!

Bring the whole gang for a fun filled weekend including hayrides to the pumpkin patch in the back field, and pumpkin carving for the kids which will take place on Saturday in the greenhouse at 1:30 pm.
FREE

Saturday, October 25
House Plants 101

Now is the time to bring in your houseplants from their summer vacations outdoors.  We’ll go over the proper ways to spray for insects, repotting, and fertilizing your plants before you bring them indoors. We’ll also go over the toxicity of popular plants in the yard and in the home to keep your children and pets safe all year long.
1:30 pm FREE

Saturday, November 8
Windowsill Herb Gardening

Sal will teach you the tricks of the trade for healthy, happy herbs you can grow indoors all season long. Find out which herbs are suited for indoor growing and which ones you’re better off leaving at the door.
1:30 pm FREE

Saturday, November 22
Holiday Window Boxes

We’ll demonstrate the many different ways you can decorate your window boxes and urns using seasonal greens, berries, and bows to add beauty and holiday curb appeal to your home.
1:30 pm FREE

Saturday, November 29
Christmas Wreath Workshop

Our most popular winter workshop, construct your custom holiday wreath from a great selection of greenery.  This clas fills up quickly. Please call to reserve your spot. Limited to 25 attendees.
1:30 pm Cost: $55

Saturday December 6
Christmas Open House

Join us for the festivities of the season with live music, carolers, refreshments, and treats. Choose from our carefully hand-selected Christmas trees, greens, and one-of-a-kind wreaths.  Shop the theme decorated trees in the gift shop, and be sure to check out our inventory of beautiful holiday plants in the greenhouses.
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Stress-free shopping and stress-free parking guaranteed!

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