HerbFest 2008

This is a kinda-sorta "eats" related entry. For the last 9 years, the town of Wake Forest has hosted a nifty spring festival called Herbfest (there's a long history here). We've gone the past 2 years and throughly enjoyed ourselves. I could linger for hours touching, smelling and admiring all the plants (Paul would rather we pick something and move on!). We usually buy some yummy herbs for our garden and then a few interesting plants (like cinnamon scented geraniums).

It starts today and goes through April 27th - a whole week (and some odd days)! I can't wait to get up tomorrow morning to check out the duck parade, some bee keepers, listen to WPTF's live "Tarheel Gardener" radio show and of course, pick up some plants. Check it out if you're in the Raleigh area - you won't be disappointed!

Oh! And if you check out my cute town, stop by the Wake Forest Farmer's Market. Open Saturdays, 8am to noon - "Over the years, the Wake Forest Farmers' Market has grown into a lively community event each Saturday morning. We offer our own fresh-off-the-farm produce; pasture-raised beef, poultry, and pork; free-range eggs; fresh and dried herbs; honey, jams, and preserves; fresh-cut flowers; and delicious baked goods. The majority of our farm products are raised using environmentally sustainable agricultural practices, which are healthy for the soil, water, air, animals, and YOU!" It totally rocks!