Weed Day

Weed Day was created and hosted for over 50 years by Frances Morgan and Clara Myers of rural Monroe County, MO. It was a much-anticipated day of crafting and creating dried floral arrangements, wreaths, signs, and much more. In its heyday, over 150 women gathered from all over for this single-day event that was always held on the Morgan or Myers farm.

In memory of Frances and Clara, we're bringing folks back together again this year to create, share, laugh, and enjoy each others' company.

The idea behind Weed Day is simple and beautiful: bring your friends and any dried/preserved weeds, flowers, leaves, grapevine wreaths, etc., that you can find, collect, and preserve throughout the summer. (There will be some extra materials available that day, though we do highly encourage everyone to bring what they can to share.)

We'll craft through the morning, take a break for a potluck lunch, and then head home when we're done/tired/ready. 🙂

HUGE THANKS and credit to Clara's daughter, Darlene Brickman (along with her own daughter, Heather), and Frances's daughters Roxie and Lenora Morgan, for providing background information, articles, photos, and their enthusiasm for Weed Day! Also, thanks to Darlene for hosting us on the gorgeous Myers family farm again this year!