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Summer Garden Program- Colonial Herb Gardens

  • Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

“Colonial Herb Gardens,” Wednesday, July 8 from 7 to 8 PM. Learn about the importance of Colonial Herb Gardens in the Revolutionary War and for everyday life. We will talk about the design and purpose of these gardens, then we will tour the demonstration herb garden to see and learn about some unusual and common herbs and how they were used by the colonists. Also enjoy some herbal sampling and recipes!

FREE admission. No registration necessary. These programs will be held at The Demonstration Garden at the Robert C. Parker School, 4254 Route 43, Wynantskill, (North Greenbush) 12198. Rain/inclement weather at the program start may cancel the program. Limited seating is provided; please bring your own lawn chair.

Fee

FREE

Contact

David Chinery
Horticulture Turf Management Sr. Resource Educator
dhc3@cornell.edu
(518) 272-4210 ext 114

Location

The Demonstration Garden at The Robert C. Parker School
4254 Route 43
Wynantskill, NY 12198

Last updated June 12, 2026