Prescott Farm, 2009 West Main Rd., Middletown For the past ten years, the Prescott Farm gardens have been a URI Master Gardener project site. On Sunday mornings (weather dependent), the Master Gardeners offer free soil analysis and gardening information. In addition to texture and pH evaluation, the Master Gardeners will offer advice on any gardening, lawn care or other questions you may have.
Prescott Farm, 2009 West Main Rd., Middletown, RI Enjoy a family-friendly evening with johnnycake tasting, hands-on activities for kids and the opportunity to see inside the 1812 Prescott Farm windmill. Guests can learn about the importance of grist milling on Aquidneck Island and explore how the windmill works. Bring a picnic dinner to enjoy while listening to live music from Rory and Ric. Free, donations welcome.
Thursdays, June 11, July 9 and August 13 5 to 8pm Whitehorne House, 416 Thames St., Newport Free Enjoy Newport’s only Federal period mansion open to the public. Whitehorne House displays the most significant collection of Newport furniture in Rhode Island. Explore the design and craftsmanship of the colonial era inside the house before visiting the garden for refreshments.