The herb garden in front on the log cabin is designed in an old fashioned half circle. It is named for the sisters, who helped design and care for the garden soon after the museum opened in 1984. The garden contains many pioneer-era herbs once widely used for medicine, cooking and seasoning, and beauty products.
An herb garden was essential to pioneer families who sometimes called it a "kitchen or medic garden" and usually located the garden very near the kitchen door. Today the garden is planted and maintained by many loyal museum volunteers. Some of the perennial plants are dried and used for herbal decorations. During the growing season, it is a favorite spot for both children and adults.
| |
|
