Saturday
Growing Fruit Trees in Maryland, 10 a.m. With Terry Freed of Eastern Shore Nursery.
Music by Rob Levit Trio, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy the smooth jazz, Latin and pop sounds of Annapolis' most popular jazz group, the award-winning Rob Levit Trio.
Herbal Remedies for the Gardener, 11:30 a.m. With Catherine Cusack, RN, esthetician and avid gardener.
How to Grow Twice as Much in Half the Space, 1 p.m. With WTOP's Mike McGrath.
Edible Matchmaking from Roots to Fruits, 2:30 p.m. Lost in a sea of varieties? Homestead Gardens Education Coordinator Gene Sumi hosts a Q&A session to guide you to the best edible plants for your garden.
Sunday
Black Gold, 10 a.m. Gene Sumi teaches the DO's and DON'Ts of composting.
Edibles in the Landscape, 11:30 a.m. Homestead Gardens Annuals Manager Kerry Kelly will discuss incorporating herbs and vegetables in throughout your garden.
Southern Maryland Meats Program, 1 p.m. An introduction to the region's livestock farmers.
The Grassfed Gourmet Fires it Up, 2:30 p.m. Cooking demo & book signing with Rita Calvert
Herbal food tastings throughout the weekend. All events take place in Davidsonville.
Saturday
Vegetable Gardening in Containers, 9:00 a.m. Not all of us have the room for a half-acre vegetable garden, or even a 100-square-foot garden bed. Maybe you're fighting tree roots or want to garden closer to the house on a balcony or deck. Container gardening may be for you! Learn how to successfully grow ANY vegetable in a pot or planter.
Perennial Trough Gardens, 11:00 a.m. Join David Culp (from Sunny Border Nurseries), the "perennial rock star", in a talk and demonstration featuring rock garden and alpine plants for troughs and dish gardens.
Vegetable Gardening for Kids, 1:00 p.m. We've read that getting kids involved in growing food leads to better nutrition. Valley View will take time with the children to talk about planning a vegetable garden of their own and have them plant some seeds to get them started.
Saturday
Orchid Diagnostic and Repotting Clinic with Carol Allen, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Have an orchid question? Ask Carol! Her vast knowledge of orchids comes from many years of hands-on experience. She would love to answer your questions and, for a minimal fee, she will expertly repot your orchid.