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Check out what’s blooming at the Greenville State Farmers Market
GREENVILLE, SC – April 29th through May 2nd, 2010 - Looking for a wide variety of plants to spruce up the yard this spring or planting a vegetable garden? Then make your way to the Greenville State Farmers Market for the South Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Piedmont Plant and Flower Festival.
This annual event, held at the Greenville State Farmers Market, 1354 Rutherford Road in Greenville, is the place for anyone looking for a variety of horticultural and agricultural products for their home gardens. This year’s festival is April 29 through May 2. Admission and parking are always free. The hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
This four-day festival offers a wide variety of plants, lawn and garden décor for sale. Visitors are encouraged to bring along a wagon or cart to carry their purchases and to wear comfortable shoes. The festival will be held rain or shine.
Hugh Weathers, South Carolina’s Commissioner of Agriculture, said spring is always a great time to get out into the yard and garden.
“There isn’t any other way to kick off the spring than working outdoors,” Weathers said. “And you’ll find just what you need for your yard and garden at the Piedmont Plant and Flower Festival.”
Exhibitors will be on hand selling a wide variety of plants and flowers needed to make any yard the envy of the neighborhood. There will also be a booth for Clemson Extension’s Master Gardeners to answer gardening questions. The Piedmont Plant and Flower Festival is always a great place for the novice or experienced gardener.
For more information, please call the Greenville State Farmers Market at 864-244-4023.
