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04/08/2003 Archived Entry: "HERB DAY IN DENMARK"
HERB DAY IN DENMARK, SATURDAY APRIL 26TH
It's time for the 7th Annual Herb Day in Denmark. It's an event you don't want to miss. This is the time when thousands of people converge on the tiny town of Denmark that has a population of about 25. It's worth the trip just to see what these amazing people can do....and to enjoy their homemade cooking.
You will find herb plants galore. More of everything than you can imagine. It's fascinating what they do to celebrate this day.
Their three buildings...Denmark Hall, Denmark Mercantile and the former Gift Shop building... will be transformed into an herb lover's and gardener's paradise. Basil is the herb of the year and there should be around 12 different varities to choose from. That's just for openers. Just think of the flavors of basil pesto you can prepare from that.
The Denmark Mercantile building will be overflowing with herb plants, flowers, hanging baskets, perennials and more. On the opposite corner, the Denmark Hall will have craft booths with the highest quality exhibitors around. You can buy all kinds of homemade soaps and lotions, candles, bird houses, food sale items...and crafts of all varieties.
The kitchen will be open all day or until they run out of food. They will serve Danish pastries, cinnamon rolls, coffee and tea. That's what you line up for when you first get there. Those Danes really know their pastries so you'll have to pace yourself as lunch will soon follow.
Later, there will be chili, chicken casserole and dessert. They use the same chicken casserole recipe every year and it is great. The local cooks spend hours preparing all their food from scratch and it really tastes like it. The food is worth the trip even if you don't plan to take up gardening. Proceeds from the kitchen will go to the Leap Club of Lincoln Elementary School. I haven't a clue as to what that is, but I'm sure it's a worthy cause. Schools need help these days.
In the former gift shop building you will find more crafts, Herb Day T-Shirts and aprons, man made stone trough planters, candles, potpourri and potpourri supplies. Every nook and cranny will be filled with something interesting to see or buy.
Post Rock District master gardeners will provide educational programs and answer gardening questions. Programs schedules are as follows: Growing Herbs in Containers, 8:30; Herbs in a Wedding, 9:00; Potpourri Garden and how to make Potpourri 9:30; Crafts with Herbs and how to make a tussie mussie 10:00. The programs will be repeated starting at 10:30.
This is one of the largest selections of herb plants under one roof for one day in North Central Kansas. Herbs are the feature with everything being herb and garden related. There is no admission charge. They will be there to greet you come rain or come shine. This is one day you'll want to be in Denmark. There is something for everyone and you'll enjoy the efforts made by the people of this small town.
Directions: from the junction of Hwy. 14 & 18 in Lincoln go 7 miles west on Hwy. 18 then 3 miles north to the Denmark Hall. Watch for the orange sign down on highway 18. For more information call 785-277-3440 or email: herbladyden@yahoo.com
Saturday April 26, 2003, 8am to 3 pm
Denmark Hall, Denmark, Ks. in Lincoln County