Edinboro Area Historical Society presents an in-person program on a nineteenth century “Potager Garden.” A potager garden in the 1800s served as a grocery store and pharmacy, combining edible and medicinal plants in a beautiful and useful space. The “kailyard,” the Scottish word for this type of garden, such as we have in the Doucette House courtyard, would be commonplace for an 1861 home. The program will show how the typical plants are grown and describe how a Victorian family would use them. The program is open to all ages and will take approximately two hours. Handouts will be available. Registration required as space is limited.

Location: Edinboro Area Historical Society, 126 Water Street, Edinboro, PA 16412

About the presenter: Carol Klonicki is a certified flower show judge. She planned and planted the "kailyard" kitchen garden at the historic Doucette House in Edinboro. She is fluent in the use of medicinal plants in the garden and knowledgeable about the herbs included.

https://events.erielibrary.org/event/14689271