(outdoor demonstrations weather-permitting)
Our gardens have enjoyed all the rain this fall and are looking good! We’ve added some new walkways and removed the original Aquaponics green house. (There’s a new Aquaponics greenhouse near the Brazos Valley Cheese shop on Halbert Lane). Look for the Homestead General Store tent out near the gardens this year as well as … Read more
While we were hoping for dry, sunny weather, the gardens sure did enjoy that long soaking rain. At least we saw some sunshine today!
In the herb garden you’ll find an historic restored carriage house – this is where you’ll find the essential oil distilling happening during the Fair.
The Fair opens this Friday at 9:00 AM! We’re all super excited and busily finishing up all the last minute projects. Here’s a few things going on in various places: As you come on to Halbert Lane, you’ll notice a new building to your right; many have wondered “what is it for?” It’s a new … Read more
So what is this thing? It’s a stainless steel essential oil distiller. Stop by the herb garden this Friday and Saturday to see Teresa and Gretchen explain and demonstrate how to use this distiller to make essential oils from plants such as mint and many other plants that are easily grown in an herb garden. … Read more
