Gardening

Step back to 1850 and discover how families depended on their gardens to survive.In this hands-on program, guests will learn how people gardened in the mid-1800s and why growing food, medicinal herbs, and storage crops was essential to daily life. After a short introduction to historic gardening practices, each participant will design their own 1850s-style garden layout — planning space for kitchen vegetables, healing herbs, and crops that could be stored through winter. Once your garden plan is complete, roll up your sleeves and help bring history to life by picking vegetables and watering the garden. Come experience the hard work, creativity, and care that kept families thriving in 1850!