Everyone knows the power of herbs to transform a mediocre dish into fine cuisine. Go beyond their culinary use and learn about herbs that have been used to make tonics, tincture, and medicinal salves for millennia. There is no better way to get to know herbs than to grow them yourself, and no better place to learn than at Barefoot Botanicals, a certified organic herb farm. Discover tips for planting, harvesting, and distilling culinary and medicinal herbs. Extract herbal essence to make your own hydrosol to take home.

Please note this tour contains a good deal of walking and is an outdoor experience. Appropriate footwear and water are recommended. Trip leaves promptly as listed.

Instructors

Linda Shanahan & Eric Vanderhyde

Where

Visitor Center Parking Lot

Please remember that many courses are extremely popular and will sell out quickly. Register now to begin your journey in lifelong learning at Longwood Gardens.