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The Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View will host its Heritage Herb Garden Spring Extravaganza on Friday and Saturday, May 8-9, offering two days of presentations, workshops and hands-on learning for gardeners, farmers, herbalists and nature enthusiasts.
This year’s event, themed “From Healthy Soil to Healthy Lives,” blends science, tradition and hands-on learning to help participants grow healthier plants, build healthier soil and care for their health from the ground up. From soil health and composting to medicinal herbs and fruit tree care, the event offers practical knowledge attendees can put to use right away.
The Spring Extravaganza runs from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. Mornings feature symposium-style presentations by nationally and regionally respected speakers, followed by afternoon outdoor classes and workshops in smaller groups. Participants will also have time to explore the Heritage Herb Garden and Craft Village at peak spring beauty.
Topics include growing and using turmeric, composting in the Ozarks, using biochar in regenerative agriculture, the hows and whys of soil testing, beneficial insects and ecological balance, diagnosing and treating ten common fruit tree issues, and using dandelion and mullein for healing.
Featured presenters include Dr. Chetan Hans of Raw Roots Turmeric, Jamie Stanton of DMV Beneficials, Tyler Caston of the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, Joseph Quarenski of Hourglass Tree Farm, Cody Daniel of the Heritage Herb Garden, Ashleigh Avey of Beyond Blessed Creations and Jason Pavel of the University of Arkansas Plant Health Clinic.
With Mother’s Day falling on Sunday, May 10, the weekend also offers an opportunity to turn the Extravaganza into a mother-daughter getaway, sharing time together while learning, relaxing and enjoying the beauty of spring in the Ozarks.
Registration is $50 per day or $90 for both days. To register, visit Tickets.OzarkFolkCenter.com. For more information, contact 870-269-3854 or email [email protected].
About Ozark Folk Center State Park
The Ozark Folk Center State Park is open seasonally each year from mid-April through mid-November, offering live music, herb and flower gardens and family-friendly entertainment in the Craft Village every Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Village artisans make, demonstrate and sell a variety of handcrafted goods at the park’s 20 artisan shops and gardens, including copper flame-painted decor, wire-wrapped silver jewelry, apothecary soap, candles, wood carvings, stained glass, printing press stationery, handmade brooms, leather crafts, knives and more.
On-site lodging is available at The Cabins at Dry Creek, which offer homespun decor, modern comforts and an outdoor swimming pool. The cabins are located just down the hill from the Skillet Restaurant and Craft Village, and a shuttle service is provided for cabin guests who attend concerts. Lodging reservations can be made by calling 870-269-3871.
