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July 30, Wednesday
Well-Sweep Herb Farm featured in the New York Times
We were featured this summer in the New York Times “In the Garden” column – read about us here.
September 13, Saturday to Saturday, September 20
Super Summer Sale
Don’t miss out on our week-long Super Plant Sale featuring 20% off all in stock plants. The sale runs Saturday, September 13 until Saturday, September 20, 2025. Sale applies to purchases of in-stock plants at the farm only – some exclusions apply; also excludes classes, gift shop items and mail orders. Now’s the perfect time to save some money and spruce up your garden with something new.
Fall is a great time to plant perennials – to get them established in your garden for next season! Or, pick up some plants to keep in the house through winter! Native perennials, culinary and medicinal herbs, carnivorous plants, peonies and many more! Whether common, unusual or hard-to-find – we’ve got the plant for you!
For those of you interested we now have a wide selection of Clematis as well as Pawpaw’s back in stock. Click here to see some of these beauties.
Looking forward to seeing you at the farm!
September 13, Saturday, 10:00 – 1:00
Mushroom Hike & Tasting with Olga Tzogas
Let’s take a walk in the wooded acreage of Well-Sweep Herb Farm and connect with the nearby ecosystem. Together with community mycologist, Olga Tzogas, owner of Smugtown Mushrooms, we will become familiar with what is growing around us to start a relationship with mushrooms, plants and more! We will explore ways one can easily gain access to the nutritious and delicious world of edible mushrooms. With mushrooms gaining popularity, it’s easier to find more exotic and rarer mushrooms in supermarkets. After a brief hike, we will prepare, cook and taste various foraged and cultivated mushrooms. Wear comfortable shoes! Reservations are required. $65.00. Cancelled due to injury.
September 27, Saturday, 1:00 – 3:00
Mad Herbal Tea Party
Join us for a delicious afternoon herbal tea party. Patrick McDuffee of Well-Sweep Herb Farm will teach you the multitude of factors that go into the perfect cup. Come learn about a wide selection of exotic flavors and their benefits and lore. Also learn how to grow each of them in your garden or on your windowsill, how to harvest, dry and what herbs to blend. Always determined to make new mad tea blends, no two tea parties are the same. Fun hats encouraged. Reservations are required. $55.00.
October 11, Saturday, 1:00 – 3:00
Herbal Oils, Part 2 – Cheryl Karcher (Hilltop Herbals)
Learn different techniques to produce safe and potent infused oils for culinary and medicinal purposes. Cheryl will review different oils and herbs to be used; review dried and fresh herb infusion procedures; and provide a full demonstration including herb prep, blender emulsion, and alcohol intermediary procedure, using different oils for different applications. This class will include a rosemary oil tasting, notes and recipes to take home and you’ll take home your own custom-blended infused oil.
Cheryl studied for four years with David Winston, RH, (AHG), graduating from his 2-year Clinical Herbalist Training, Therapeutics, & Graduate Programs. She combines these studies with years of experience in the professional culinary industry to create fine herbal products and individualized healing protocols for her clients.
Part 1 is taking place on Sunday, 8/31/25 at Well-Sweep during Fall Flower Festival (a free lecture, no registration required). You are not required to take Part 1 to attend Part 2, but registration is required for Part 2. $52.00.
October 18, Saturday, 10:00 – 2:00
Fall & Winter Wellness Preparations Class – Part 2
A hands-on class to prepare some of Kerry Adam’s favorite recipes for fall and winter support. Kerry Adams, a Clinical Herbalist (RH AHG) and owner of Herbally Yours, will teach you how to prepare your own herbal remedies. Your “Fall & Winter Wellness Kit” will contain tinctures, teas, throat spray, chest balm, and syrups. The class will also include demonstrations on steams, chest compresses and poultices for respiratory distress.
Part 1 is taking place on Saturday, August 30 at Well-Sweep during Fall Flower Festival (a free lecture, no registration required). You are not required to take Part 1 to attend Part 2, but registration is required for Part 2.
**Please bring your lunch. A material list for you to bring will be posted on Well-Sweep Herb Farm’s web site and facebook page [event Discussion tab] closer to the date.** Reservations are required. $78.00.
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April 19, Saturday, 10:00 – 3:00
The Met Cloisters Plant Sale
Come join us at the Met Cloisters Museum for an early-Spring plant sale featuring The Met Cloisters Team, Hudson Valley Seed Company and Well-Sweep Herb Farm. There’s sure to be some delights for your garden and it’s great to get an early start. Knowledgeable staff will be on hand. Enjoy touring the Museum and Gardens as well. Visit here for more information.
May 3, Saturday, 9:00 – 5:00
Herb Day Festival
In partnership with the American Herbalist Guild of NJ and in celebration of National Herb Day – enjoy a day of free informative lectures and presentations, tours of our spectacular gardens, as well as a Craft Market featuring a wide selection of vendors and food. Follow us on Facebook for the latest information. A wide selection of our 1,898 varieties of plants will be available. Free admission & parking – no pets please. Event held rain or shine. For more in-depth information on our speakers visit the American Herbalist Guild here.
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For a comprehensive view of the days events visit National Herb Day Festival.
May 18, Sunday, 9:00 – 2:00
Visit us at the Ramsey Farmers’ Market
Come visit us in Ramsey, NJ for a phenomenal Farmers’ Market. We will have a wide selection of herbs, perennials, natives, succulents, house plants and exotics. Visit their website for more information here.
May 31 & June 1, Saturday, 9:00 – 5:00 & Sunday, 10:00 – 4:00
Spring Open House & Craft Market
Free Lectures and Tours – Vendors – Food – Music –
over 1,898 varieties of plants available
Come celebrate our 56th year! Enjoy two full days of free informative lectures and presentations, tours of our spectacular gardens, as well as a craft market featuring a wide selection of curated vendors and food brought to you in partnership with Marketspace Vendor Events. Our largest selection of over 1,898 varieties of plants will be available. Free admission and parking. Event held rain or shine.
Music provided by Rupert & Sheetz; Wyatt Rydlewski & Jerry Ulichny; and Madison Gerish in the Marketspace.
Speaker Schedule, Saturday, May 31st
9:30 am: A Sauce for Every Season (Kate Munning)
Formal Herb Garden Tour (Patrick McDuffee – Well-Sweep Herb Farm)
11:00 am: Native Wonders (David Hyde – Owner – Well-Sweep Herb Farm)
Music by Ruper & Scheetz 11:00-1:00 in the Marketspace
11:30 am: Pets & Plants (Patrick McDuffee – WSHF)
12:00 pm: Kids’ Butterfly Craft (Elaine Schlatter -Teacher)
12:30 pm: Backyard Birdhouses (Dave Pasake – Woodworker & Teacher)
Sensory Garden Tour (Patrick McDuffee – WSHF)
1:30 pm: Kids’ Butterfly Craft (Elaine Schlatter – Teacher)
2:00 pm: Funky, Far-Out & Fabulous Plants (David Hyde – WSHF)
Marvelous Medicinal Plants (Kerry Adams, RH AHG – Clinical Herbalist)
Music by Wyatt Rydlewski & Jerry Ulichny from 2:00-4:00 in the Marketspace
3:30 pm: Garden Tour: Variety, the Spice of Life (Patrick McDuffee – WSHF)
Speaker Schedule, Sunday, June 1st
10:00 am: Culinary Flower Creations (Cheryl Karcher – Hilltop Herbals)
Formal Herb Garden Tour (Patrick McDuffee – WSHF)
11:00 am: Music by Madison Gerish from 11:00-1:00 in the Marketspace
11:30 am: Dazzling Perennials (David Hyde – WSHF)
Living with the Seasons: Summer to 2nd Spring (Jim Furey – Clinical Herbalist)
12:30 pm: Kids’ Butterfly Craft (Elaine Schlatter – Teacher)
1:00 pm: Bringing Back the Butterflies (Lori Princiotto – Teacher)
Sensory Garden Tour (Patrick McDuffee – WSHF)
1:30 pm: Music by Wyatt Rydlewski & Jerry Ulichny from 1:30-3:30 in the Marketspace
2:00 pm: Kids’ Butterfly Craft (Elaine Schlatter – Teacher)
2:30 pm: Afternoon Herbal Tea (Patrick McDuffee – WSHF)
August 1 – 9,
Friday, 5:00 – 10:00 &
Weekdays: Monday – Friday, 12:00 – 10:00
Weekends: Saturday, Sunday & Saturday, 10:00 – 10:00
Visit us at the NJ State Fair –
Sussex County Farm & & Horse Show
Visit the NJ State Fair website here for more information.
August 17, Sunday, 9:00 – 2:00
Visit us at the Ramsey Farmers’ Market
Come visit us in Ramsey, NJ for a phenomenal Farmers’ Market. We will have a wide selection of herbs, perennials, natives, succulents, house plants and exotics. Visit their website for more information here.
August 30 & 31
Saturday, 9:00 – 5:00 & Sunday, 10:00 – 4:00
Fall Flower Festival & Well-Sweep Craft Market
Free lectures and tours – vendors – food –
over 1,898 varieties of plants available
Come celebrate our 56th year! Enjoy two full days of free informative lectures and presentations, tours of our spectacular gardens, as well as our Craft Market put together in partnership with Marketspace Vendor Events – showcasing a selection of over 25 juried vendors with amazing craft goods – many new! Enjoy midday music with Rupert and Scheetz at 11:00 – 1:00, a mix of bluegrass & Americana – RupertandScheetz.com and Wyatt’s Folk Duo, 1:30 – 3:30.
Visit Facebook for the latest information. Event held rain or shine. Free admission and parking.
Speaker Schedule, Saturday, August 30th
9:30 am: Formal Herb Garden Tour (Patrick McDuffee – Well-Sweep Herb Farm)
11:00 am: Native Treasures (David Hyde, Owner – Well-Sweep Herb Farm)
Herbs for Fall & Winter Wellness (Kerry Adams, RH AHG – Clinical Herbalist)
Music by Rupert & Scheetz (11:00-1:00 in the Marketspace)
12:00 pm: Flytraps & Flowers & Kittens, Oh My! (Patrick McDuffee – WSHF)
12:30 pm: Bitters & Other Botanicals (Deirdre Larkin – Horticulturist and Plant Historian)
Attracting Birds to Your Yard & Garden (Dave Pasake – Woodworker & Teacher)
1:30 pm: Music by Wyatt’s Folk Duo (1:30-3:30 in the Marketspace)
1:45 pm: Turning Local Flavors into Spirits (Living Spirits Distillery – in the Marketspace)
2:00 pm: Mediterranean Favorites (David Hyde – WSHF)
The Fruiting Body: Mushrooms & Fungi (Olga Tzogas – Smugtown Mushrooms)
3:30 pm: Scented Geranium Deep Dive (Patrick McDuffee – WSHF)
Speaker Schedule, Sunday, August 31st
10:00 am: Attracting Birds to Your Yard & Garden (Dave Pasake – Woodworker & Teacher)
Formal Herb Garden Tour (Patrick McDuffee – WSHF)
11:00 am: Music by Rupert & Scheetz (11:00-1:00 – in the Marketspace)
11:30 am: Fantastic Fall Perennials (David Hyde – WSHF)
Herbal Infused Oils (Cheryl Karcher – Hilltop Herbals)
12:30 pm: Flytraps & Flowers & Kittens, Oh My! (Patrick McDuffee – WSHF)
1:00 pm: Saving the Butterflies (Lori Princiotto – Teacher)
Wine Cap Mushrooms for Food & Soil Health (Olga Tzogas – Smugtown Mushrooms)
1:30 pm: Music by Wyatt’s Folk Duo (from 1:30-3:30 – in the Marketspace)
1:45 pm: Turning Local Flavors into Spirits (Living Spirits Distillery – in the Marketspace)
2:30 pm: Afternoon Herbal Tea (Patrick McDuffee – WSHF)
See Lecture & Tour Descriptions below Vendors
Vendors
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For more information – call (908) 852-5390 or e-mail us at info@wellsweep.com.
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Herb Garden Tours
Farm lecture tours are available for groups of 10 or more. Tour our impressive culinary, medicinal, and formal herb gardens; also visit the gift shop and farm animals. Lecture subjects include the history, uses, and cultivation of herbs, as well as herbal recipe suggestions. Tours can be tailored to specific topics.
Offered May through October, tours are $11.50 per person with a non-refundable deposit of $25.00. Box lunches are available for groups of 15 or more, or if you prefer to bring your own – a picnic area is provided. Call us today to schedule your group’s tour.
Call For More Details – (908) 852-5390
Special events are held rain or shine and will not be canceled – (except in situations beyond our control). A check mailed to us will reserve your place. Your canceled check is your confirmation. Refunds minus a $5.00 nonrefundable fee will be issued to those canceling at least 10 days prior to the event.
Well-Sweep Herb Farm
205 Mount Bethel Rd
Port Murray, NJ 07865-4147
E-Mail: info@wellsweep.com
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