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🐝 Your Own Herbal Tea Garden

🐝 Your Own Herbal Tea Garden

Tea Gardens, Feminist Art Now, Greenport Rally

Thomas Loncar
April 08, 2025

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Good Morning, North Fork! Welcome to Tuesday a great day to plan what you’ll procrastinate tomorrow.

In today’s North Fork Buzz:

Tea Gardens
Feminist Art Now
Greenport Rally

Ready, Set, Go!

The Lowdown

Tea Time Anytime 🌿

Ever wanted to sip on tea made from your own backyard? Now you can. Growing your own herbal tea garden is a low-effort, high-reward way to make your garden smell amazing and keep your mug full.

Kirsten Kesicki of Yard Crop says tea gardens are the chillest kind of gardening, beautiful, low-maintenance, and full of purpose.

Here’s what to plant:

Yarrow – Smells like licorice, helps with digestion and hormones.
Lemon Balm – Citrus-scented stress reliever and sleep booster.
Calendula – Basically sunshine with anti-inflammatory powers.
Echinacea – Immune system hype girl, sore throat soother.
Mint – Fresh, peppy, and needs its own pot (it’s a bit clingy).
Lavender – For calm vibes and a cup of floral heaven.
Lemon Verbena – Antioxidant-rich and big on lemon flavor.

Pro tip: most of these herbs love full sun and a little space to drain. Snip often to keep them growing and steep your way to herbal bliss all season long.

Art with a Side of Empowerment 🎨

There’s a powerful new exhibit at the Floyd Memorial Library in Greenport and it’s got feminist fire. “Passing the Brush: Feminist Art NOW” runs through May 11 and was co-curated by library art curator Sally Grant and local eighth-grader Hannah Quigley (yes, you read that right—eighth grader).

The show features works from North Fork icons like Arden Scott, Kara Hoblin, and Deborah Feingold, plus stunning contributions from Shinnecock Nation artists Denise Silva-Dennis and Lisa Bowen. Also in the mix? The UK-based “Domestic Dusters Project” with embroidered cleaning cloths that tell stories of domestic life and gender roles.

It’s thought-provoking, beautifully curated, and a must-see. Pop in, get inspired, and maybe bring your daughters, sisters, moms—or hey, your sons and brothers too.

Greenport Rally 📣

Rain didn’t stop the rally. On Saturday, April 5, umbrellas popped and ponchos zipped as hundreds of North Forkers from Greenport, Shelter Island, and Southold showed up to Mitchell Park for a soggy but spirited protest.

The event was part of the nationwide “Hands Off” movement, an alliance of civil rights groups, women’s rights orgs, and labor unions pushing back against the policies of President Donald Trump.

Between chants and rain drops, speakers urged the crowd to stay loud, stay engaged, and keep those emails to Congress coming.

The vibe? Fired up, soaked, and ready to mobilize. ($)

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Happenings: Upcoming Events

🍔 Burger, Beer & a Bit of History Support the Southold Historical Society the tastiest way possible—at their Burger & A Beer Fundraising Dinner on Wednesday April, 23. Head to Greenport Harbor Brewing Co. in Peconic for a mouthwatering burger, crispy fries, and an ice-cold beer.

Tickets are available now at the Museum offices or online. Come hungry, leave happy, and help preserve Southold’s past. More Info

🕺 Get Your Groove On Join the fun at Clovis Point Vineyard for a 70’s Themed Trivia Night on Friday, April 25. Test your knowledge on all things groovy, from disco hits to classic TV shows, while enjoying their delicious wines. More Info

🚒 SFD Recruitment Day Looking to give back to your community? Head over to the Southold Fire Department on Saturday, April 26 and discover the ins and outs of being a volunteer firefighter.

Tour the firefighting apparatus, try on the gear, practice hose handling, and ask all the questions you have! More Info

⚾️ Opening Day Celebration Celebrate the start of baseball season with North Fork Little League. Join them for a FREE family movie under the stars on Saturday, April 26th featuring Angels in the Outfield, popcorn included.

Bring your chairs, a beverage, and enjoy a fun evening with the whole family. More Info

🔮 An Evening with a Psychic Medium Internationally-renowned psychic medium, author, and spiritual teacher MaryAnn DiMarco will be at Bedell Cellars on Saturday, April 26 for a transformative evening filled with spiritual teachings, gallery readings, and messages from the other side.

Attendees will enjoy a complimentary glass of wine during a cocktail hour as they awaken their intuition and experience the extraordinary. More Info

🌸 Run for the Petals 5K Run/Walk Lace up your sneakers and join the Run for the Petals 5K on Saturday, April 26th in beautiful Greenport.

Whether you're running or walking, this community event is the perfect way to support a great cause while enjoying the scenic views. All proceeds benefit local charities, so don't miss out on the fun. More Info

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