Herb Garden

 This is the bench that I like to sit on while in the kitchen garden at Greenfield Village. It overlooks the whole garden and I like to test my knowledge by identifying plants. There are herbs as well as medicinal plants (some still used today). Amongst the herbs are planted several varieties of Basil, Dill, Lemon Balm and many more.

 Echinacea

Also called Cone Flower this plant was used to encourage the immune system and to treat colds and the flu.

                                                                       Achillea

This old time remedy is also called Yarrow and was referred to as the "healing herb". It was used to treat wounds, cuts and abrasions.

 Mullein

Used to treat respiratory disorders such as coughs and asthma.

 Dill