Arts in the Garden
Coastal Point | Submitted
It’s the Inland Bays Garden Center’s 10th year of “celebrating creativity, community and colorful fall vibes” at its Arts in the Garden event — and the public is being invited. The event offers “a magical day where art and nature come together in the most delightful way.”
At the event, set for Sunday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., attendees can stroll through the gardens and explore work from a handpicked collection of 25 local artists and makers, each offering something “beautiful, whimsical or wonderfully handmade.” They can pose with friends and family at the fall-themed photo booth created by Alison Webb, AIFD, and stop by the Bonsai Display for a dose of tiny-tree serenity.
Little ones can take part in the kids’ craft table and scavenger hunt, and grown-ups can sip on coffee and baked goods from Kristina’s Kitchen, grab a bite from the Taco Reho food truck, and sway to the sounds of acoustical guitarist Norman Gaither.
It wouldn’t be an Inland Bays celebration without their native plant collection (the largest on Delmarva) ready to inspire the fall garden.
The rain date for the event is Monday, Oct. 13.
Featured artists and artisans include:
• Alison Schweiger Webb — decorative brooches, bowls, baskets, and hanging ornaments done in the traditional form of coiled basketry using pine needles.
• Backyard Jellies & Jams — featuring beach plum jelly from a fruit found along the shore, and other locally made jams and jellies.
• Beth Whitman-Pitzer, Moon Shell Paper Co. — Creative notecards inspired by the beach, flowers and native plants.
• Bethany Tyndall, Local Waves Studio — Wheel-thrown and hand-built pottery with a coastal Delaware flair.
• Brad Cogan — “Horseshoe crabs like you’ve never seen them before.” Each critter is one-of-a-kind, with its own personality and charm. Handcrafted from durable PVC pipe and finished with outdoor paint, they’re designed for brightening up patios, porches and gardens — bringing a playful touch to any outdoor space.
• Bonsai Club
• Carey Apiary, Patrick Carey, Master Beekeeper — Meet Patrick Carey, Master Beekeeper and owner of Carey Apiary and Farm in Frankford. Visitors can step up to the observation hive and discover the hierarchy of life inside the hive, including workers, drones and, of course, the queen. They can also learn how these tiny pollinators keep the world blooming and take home a jar of all-natural, local raw honey.
• Cathy Cranfield, Beach Rocks Jewelry — reflecting the love of the beach and gardening, combined with a bit of whimsy and fun.
• C-Glass Sisters — Framed ocean-to-art pieces with authentic sea glass collected on the Eastern Shore.
• Dawn Pierro, Turtle Moon Designs — Necklaces, earrings, bracelets “made from crystals, metals, minerals, shells and gemstones which carry energy and healing power, each unique in its own way.”
• Deborah Bryant — Coastal pottery with inspiration from the everchanging display of waves along with the colors of the seasons found in the landscape of the Eastern Shore.
• Delaware Bay Clay — Functional ceramic beach-themed dishes, serving pieces and flower pots for daily life.
• Delaware Center for the Inland Bays — Learn about the Center’s mission to preserve, protect and restore Delaware’s Inland Bays and their watershed. The Center achieves that through science-based research, restoration, education, outreach, public policy and advocacy
• Dittmar Family Farms — Zach and Jennifer Dittmar, Regenerative Farmers with local produce, beef, pork and lamb.
• Floral Designs by Agatina — Fresh live flowers dried and pressed then arranged in a picture frame.
• Happy Camper Design Company, Margo Mitchell, owner, founder, maker of all things — specializing in custom signs, handmade woodworks and home décor, with a style that represents the First State.
• Janis Markopoulos — Creative art journals making use of a variety of recyclable products, fabrics, papers and mixed-media mediums, such as watercolors, acrylic paints, texture pastes, embossing powders, foiling and even pressed flowers.
• Jennifer Moon-Child — Handmade wood ornaments, magnets, trinket dishes and other home décor, all cut with a scroll saw using domestic hardwoods.
• Jill Payne
• Joy Peterson, The Joy of Wreaths — Grapevine silk wreaths adorned with dried flowers for the fall and winter holidays.
• Kristina’s Kitchen — offering freshly brewed regular and cold brewed coffee, muffins, baked breakfast treats, bacon, egg sandwiches and cookies, and some gluten free items.
• Marian Dowling Photography — Local nature photographer offering notecards, canvas and prints of local wildlife and the coastline in southern Delaware. Prints are limited-edition and ready for framing.
• Mary Yeagley Bower, Ceramic Tile — Handmade tiles that are as unique as the molds that are made from the original designs. Each tile is designed with deep relief to showcase the focal point. To add additional depth to the design, iron oxide is applied before the final glaze.
• Margie Samero — Stepping stones made with a unique mixture of concrete and stained glass to create functional stepping stones with beach and nature designs.
• Miriam Feldman, Bling Things Jewelry — Pearls with a twist… an old favorite with a new and modern feel using brushed stainless steel with leather, crystals and pearls to create pieces for all ages to enjoy.
• Anne Taylor, Parker Place Cool Recycled Stuff — Since 1994, Parker Place Cool Recycled Stuff has been bringing eco-friendly creativity to life. In 2008, they introduced MadMats recycled rugs to the collection, “and they’ve been a customer favorite ever since. Durable, stylish and sustainably made.”
• Outdoor Designs by Craig — Adirondack furniture constructed from poly-lumber, with no rotting, splinters or painting.
• Ray Palazzo, Wood Crafts by RJP — Fully handmade cutting and charcuterie boards, including some from exotic woods.
• Salt Town Trading Company — candles inspired by nature’s coastal surroundings, with luxurious home fragrances to capture the beauty of the region’s landscape and seascape. Clean ingredients and ethically-sourced coconut soy candles that are sustainable, non-toxic and hand-poured along the Delaware coast.
• Tom Rudolph — handcrafted cutting boards, flight boards, serving trays.
• Travis Bower — Carefully crafted bowls, vases and sculptures that celebrate the unique textures, colors and grains that nature has bestowed upon these materials.
• Taco Reho food truck — Taco Reho is a SoCal-inspired food truck making its way through lower Delaware. It has been voted Best Food Truck in Delaware for five years in a row. Taco Reho specializes in hand-pressed tacos, burritos, hotdogs and carne fries.
The Inland Bays Garden Center is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information, contact Sandy Daniels at sandan@inlandbaysgardencenter.com.
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