Shaker Herbs and the Medicinal Garden — The Abode

Discover the practical wisdom of Shaker herbs and explore how these time-honored plants can become part of your own medicinal garden. During this engaging workshop, you’ll learn about the herbs the Shakers cultivated for healing purposes, along with the growing conditions they prefer, how to care for them, and the many traditional ways they were used.

The experience includes a guided tour through the gardens, offering a closer look at these remarkable plants in a living setting. It’s a hands-on opportunity to connect with herbal knowledge, deepen your understanding of garden cultivation, and gather inspiration for your own outdoor space.

By the end of the workshop, each participant will take home 6 Shaker herb starts to begin or expand a personal medicinal garden.