Mills Garden Herb Farm

.....everything goes better with herbs

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Herbs & Uses


Having an herb farm is the dream of Madge Eggena. It became a reality twenty years ago when she and her husband Roger moved to Statesville and purchased land on Mills Garden Road. When asked about why she chose herbs, her answer is "I think they chose me. Herbs have taught me much about growing and using them.” The historical use of herbs and spices is fascinating on many levels. They are our link to literature, music, and nature, and yes, wars have been fought over them. Herbs have always been used in cooking and making medicine; they were even strewn on the floors of cottages for their healing aromas and pest repellant properties. Adding beauty to the landscape, their presence in the garden is healing for all life and the environment. 

The journey continues and the learning too. Madge shares her wealth of knowledge each week as she sells her potted plants at various local farmers markets. She and her sister Jane Abe also hold monthly classes at the farm on a wide variety of topics, including, gardening, cooking with herbs and making medicine from the garden.  


WHERE TO FIND US
MILLS GARDEN HERB FARM
732 Mills Garden Road
Statesville, NC  28625
Phone/fax: 704-873-3361 
Cell: 704-929-0347    
email:  
millsgardenherbs@roadrunner.com
web site: www.millsgardenherbfarm.com 
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Farm visits by appointment only.

FARMERS MARKET SCHEDULE    
Charlotte Regional Farmers Market 
1801 Yorkmont Road 
Charlotte, NC
Saturdays
http://www.ncagr.gov/markets/facilities/markets/charlotte/
starts at 8:00 a.m.

Downtown Hickory Farmers Market
located in downtown Hickory
Hickory, NC 
Wednesdays
web site: www.hickoryfarmersmarket.com
10:00 - 2:00 p.m.
May through October 

the Evening Farmers Market 
located in Pecan Park in historic downtown Statesville
Statesville, NC 
web site: www.theeveningfarmersmarket.com
Thursdays
3:30 - 'til p.m.
April through October 

OUR PLEDGE TO YOU

This farm land and the herbs and plants Madge grows and sells are planted in organic soil, are 100% free of pesticides, fungicides & herbicides. This means no synthetic fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides are ever used. Madge says, "This is how we care for our little spot of earth and promise to continue." I mulch with leaves, hay and kitchen scraps that in time become the soil that continuously feed the plants. The soil in the garden beds is fluffy with an abundance of very happy earthworms and other soil organisms we can't see but know they are there!


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Touring Mills Garden Herb Farm

Mills Garden Herb Farm boasts a varied population of plants and animals; even “pests” and “invasives” find their little niche in the balanced ecosystem here. We plant for the bees, butterflies, birds, and people. Cultivated garden beds are for growing vegetables and herbs, and  a "side yard" is allowed to grow wild like a prairie filled with seasonal wild flowers. A favorite area is the shady woodland garden. Growing woodland plants requires patience, as they grow and multiply very slowly; many of these are our most valued traditional medicinal plants. For a tour of the farm, contact Madge to arrange an educational and magical visit. When you drive in, proceed with caution, as our greeters, Poppy and Betony, will herd you in. Come see the herb beds, the greenhouse, the magical woodlands, a critter or two...and perhaps a "fairy" if you are lucky.


They "herd" turtles too!
The barn at Mills Garden Herb Farm
Fairies in the Woods
Educational Opportunities: Festivals and Conferences

 2020 Herb Festivals
 
SPRING HERB & PLANT FESTIVAL
Cabarrus County Master Gardener Volunteer Association's
When: April 18, 2020
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Place: Cabarrus Arena and Events Center
           1751 NC Hwy 49North
           Concord, NC 28025
This is definitely a great source of a large variety of herb 
plants and unusual herbal products. Note location change.


PIEDMONT TRIAD FARMERS MARKET HERB FEST
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m
Piedmont Triad Farmers Market
Greensboro, NC
When: April 25, 2020
This herb festival is a great source for your spring herb
plants and advice on how to grow them from experienced 
herb growers.

ASHEVILLE HERB FESTIVAL
May 1, 2,& 3, 2020
Friday & Saturday:  8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: WNC Farmers Market, Asheville, North Carolina
Who:  If It's Herbs, It's Here! This is the largest herb festival 
with the best selection of herb plants in the southeast 
boasting of more than 25,000 attendees!  
A great reason to experience Asheville!

2020 Conferences

ORGANIC GROWER'S SCHOOL
When: March 6 - 8
Where: Mars Hill University, Mars Hill NC
www.organicgrowersschool.org
This is a wonderful conference for anyone interested in living an organic sustainable life. 

MEDICINES FROM THE EARTH
When: May 29 - June 1, 2020
Where: Blue Ridge Assembly
 Black Mountain, NC 
www.botanicalmedicine.org
This is a national conference with many excellent speakers.

WILD HERB WEEKEND 2020
North Carolina Herb Association's Annual Conference
When: TBA
Where: Valle Crucis, NC
Cost:    Varies, please see website
www.northcarolinaherbassociation.org