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Well, it’s that time of yoer again. The Western North Carolina Mountain State Fair is on through next weekend over at the “Ag Center” near the Asheville Airport. All the rides and games and things we remember as kids. Come and enjoy the mountains and some fun.

This Saturday come and mingle with artists and musicians, many of whom call the Montford Historic District home, while they ply their craft. There’s music, dancing, fun for kids and a chance to see the lively, friendly and casual side of our Montford District.
Saturday, May 19th, 10am-6pm. See you there!

Not familiar with “LEAF”? It stands for Lake Eden Arts Festival and it runs through Sunday, May 13th.A special treat for Mom for Mother’s Day. Healing arts, a huge music roster, stiff for kids, things to eat …and don’t forget the lovely mountain views. For more information and the schedule, check out their website www.LakeEedenArtsFestival.org. And if you can’t come see us this weekend, they have the same great line-up in October from the 19th through the 21st.

Did you get over to Asheville last weekend? Well, if not, I have good news! This weekend you have two more wonderful opportunities to learn and add to your garden. Here they are:

WNC Herb Festival
May 4 & 5, 9am-6pm
May 6, 10am-3pm
at WNC Farmers Market

Days in the Garden
May 4, 1pm-6pm
May 5, 8am-3pm
at Botanical Garden

Y’all come see us and plan to go home with some treasures for your garden or your windowsill.

Around Asheville, April 27th, 28th and 29th , three plant sales and learing experiences are in store for gardeners. Visit Asheville and take home treasures for your garden.
The Blue Ridge Horticultural Association, 9am-6pm, April 27&28.
The French Broad River Garden Club, 9am-3pm, April 28.
The Grove Arcade Flower Show, 10am-5pm,April 28;noon-5pm,April 29.
Spring is in the air. Make your life bloom!

Well, after a brief but severe dip into low temperatures around Easter and the big winds of the past week, the current forecast is beautiful! Temperature should touch 70 degrees during the days ahead, beginning on Saturday.Lovely “touristing” weather for enjoying early Spring flowers, not to mention just walking around in Asheville, taking a hike or a bike ride. We cherish this moderate weather every day we have it.

Friday night will be special in Asheville this week. The Grove Arcade, a spectacular 1928 Art Deco buliding in Downtown, is hosting jazz on Friday evening.It’s free. Come one, come all. And after the sweet sounds, Downtown has restaurants of all kinds, one-of-a-kind and owner-operated places to sample the culinary and cultural tapestry that is Asheville!
Check out the unique delights of Downtown Ashevile.

Well, we don’t. The sun is shining, the air is cool. And just a moment ago I got an email showing a photo of my first grandson, Christian Michael who was born last night in Maryland. As they say,”How great is that!” And if you still had doubts about the 13th of April, one of my favorite gardeners (and President of the United States of America) Thomas Jefferson was born on this day.

After freezing us for Easter weekend, we’re happy for the sunny day today and most flowers recovered from the cold. A splendid day for being in Asheville.

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