Name: Herb Garden Tour
Start: 2024-07-09T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-07-09T19:30:00-04:00
Location: 124 Comstock Knoll Drive,Ithaca,14850,US

Come celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Robison Herb Garden on a special guided tour with the garden’s curator, Kathy Vidovich.
Come celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Robison York State Herb Garden on a special guided tour with the garden’s curator, Kathy Vidovich. Dedicated in 1974, this garden features over 500 varieties of herbs, or plants that have human use or significance. The herbs here are uniquely arranged into 17 theme beds, including Culinary Herbs, Medicinal Herbs, Fragrant Herbs, Herbs of Indigenous Peoples, and Tussie Mussies & Nosegays. Learn what makes these plants both useful and meaningful, and pick up some tips for growing your own herbs at home. Walks will be held rain or shine, but cancelled in the event of severe weather. Pre-registration required as space is limited.
Fee: $12 general admission; Free for Botanic Gardens members; Learn more about Membership here.
Instructor: Kathy Vidovich, Herb Garden Horticulturist
Location: Meet at the Nevin Welcome Center