Budding Out Plant Festival - The John Fairey GardenThe John Fairey Garden

EVENT INFO

Admission is $5 for members, $10 for non-members. Children under 12 are free. Gates will open at 8 am. Member access will be from 9am – 3 pm; general public access will be from 10am – 3 pm.

Event will be held rain or shine.

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PLANT AND RELATED VENDORS – as of 3-24-2026

Antique Rose Emporium – Most passionate purveyors of antique and historic roses, and all things garden.

Bodega Nursery – Bodega Nursery’s specialty nursery grows unusual natives and exotics. Our staff loves to focus on edibles, herbs, cacti, succulents and hard to find perennials. If you’re looking for a nursery that grows the weird stuff, come check out our collections.

The John Fairey Garden Nursery – selling rare and hard to find plants, including Chamaedorea radicalis, Keteleeria davidiana, Quercus schottkyana, Roldana aschenboriana, Justicia fulvicoma, Casimiroa pringlei, Buddleja marrubifolia, Neobuxbaumia polylopha, Thujopsis dolobrata, and Zephyranthes sp. ‘La Bufa Rosa’. Plant availability subject to change.

Fern Plantation – 100 different types of Ferns and sphagnum moss. Accompanied by Gulf Coast Fern Society – Literature on ferns.

Gardens by Jane – Inoculated mushroom logs (edible mushrooms – oyster, shitake, maitake)

New Leaf Nursery – New Leaf Nursery offers familiar herbs (rosemary, oregano, thyme) as well as those less common, such as winter savory, salad burnet and fennel. In spring and fall, we provide a wide range of heirloom and hybrid vegetable transplants, upwards of 50 tomato and pepper varieties. Year-round, we also offer perennials such as salvia (our specialty), cuphea, perennial hibiscus, mistflower, amaryllis, spider lilies, esperanza, rock rose and agastache.

Peachridge Gardens – Peachridge Garden sells an intimate collection of cacti and succulents in tasteful pots and historical American glass bottles.

Utility Research Garden – We know Bamboo. We’ve been growing bamboo for the nursery & landscape industry, and homeowners since 2001. Buy directly from us, the GROWER.

ARTISTS/ARTISANS/GIFTS

Blackwood Educational Land Institute – We will be offering tea, salad dressing, cookies, lotion, lip balm, salves and other value added products as well as 4” potted plants of marigolds, mint, lemongrass, oregano, basil, Moringa and fig trees, and more.

Carter Homestead – Currently growing our life closer to the earth and stepping away from the systems that no longer serve us by growing food and medicine here in SE Texas and sharing the journey and harvests with you.

The John Fairey Garden – Books, t-shirts, tote bags, notecards and more

Lighthouse Glass – At Lighthouse Glass in Houston, Kim Clark Renteria has designed site-specific architectural stained glass for over 30 years for private residences, hospitals, commercial and sacred spaces throughout the United States and abroad. Archeologists have identified fused glass objects in Egypt as early as 2000 BCE. And in 2024 AD fusing glass is a huge passion of mine. I will be selling. functional fused glass. There will be vases, bowls, platters, small gift items such as ring holders, soap dishes, jewelry, and more. Each piece is a one of a kind piece of art.

Migaloo Chocolatier – Fine Artisan Chocolate, Truffles, Chocolate Bars, Slabs, Bark, Spreadable Chocolate, Migaloo Marbles (coated almonds, coffee beans & goldenberries)

Nette’s Tea – Our tea selection includes a variety of herbal blends, each carefully crafted to bring out the unique flavors and benefits of each ingredient. Whether you’re looking for a calming chamomile tea to help you wind down after a long day, or a refreshing peppermint tea to invigorate your senses, we have something for everyone.

Pollinator Portraits – Photography of pollinators and other small critters, and the landscapes that they inhabit.

SO Sweet Bees/ Southern Soul Creations – Local Apiarist selling honey and bee related goods. “The bees are sweet but the honey is sweeter” Accompanied by Southern Soul Creations selling handmade art and plant pots.

Triple L Glamour Goat Company – Louella LeBlanc is the owner of Triple L Glamour Goat Company LLC which produces natural goat milk soaps, lotions, natural skincare, online, at stores and at local markets. From a need to combat her own daughter’s eczema, her business has grown. Providing natural skincare products to all skin types.

FOOD AND DRINK VENDORS

La Placita Eatery – Elote, Quesabirria, Quesadilla Burritos, Tacos Meats: Bistec (beef), Pastor (pork), Pollo Fajita (chicken), Carnitas (pork), Barabacoa (beef). Also serving coffee, Cafe de Hoja, Churros, Flan and Rice Pudding

Wildflyer – Serving mead, wine, and beer.