Private Tour of the Herb Garden at Erasmus Darwin House - Lichfield
Overview
A Spice Exclusive Event!
We will have a private guided tour of the Herb Garden at Erasmus Darwin House.
The garden at Erasmus Darwin House is enhanced by the historic buildings that surround it and visitors are very welcome.
The garden is composed of a number of linked but distinct areas.
There is a culinary garden (known as Mrs Darwin’s Culinary Garden) which reflects the extensive use of herbs and spices in Georgian cooking along with other domestic uses including cleaning, scenting and disinfecting.
The garden has then been further divided into 4 beds:
Dr Darwin’s Medicine Chest garden which includes plants directly referenced to the writings of Dr Darwin and reflecting the variety of plants which were in use at this time by a professional physician.
This section of the garden has recently been awarded National Plant Collection status in the historic category by Plant Heritage.
The Apothecary’s Garden which includes traditional herbs that would have been supplied by 18th century “high street” apothecaries.
The Dyers Garden which includes examples of plants which could have been used by professional dyers in the city to produce the natural colours needed for fabrics.
The Scented Garden which has been developed to bring fragrance and colour to the historic house and garden.
All plants are labelled and there is a leaflet about the garden available for visitors. Each bed also has a plant list and further historical information.
A selection of plants are sometimes available for visitors to buy.
The garden is managed by volunteers, who undertake all the work including planting, maintenance, and the development of future plans. Our tour will be undertaken by one of the volunteers who will be happy to answer any questions that you may have about the garden.
Includes
A one hour guided tour of the beautiful garden at Erasmus Darwin House with one of the garden team , and your Spice Host.
Extras
There may be plants for sale on the day depending on supply.
Erasmus Darwin House is located in Beacon Street, on the edge of the Cathedral Close, and a few minutes’ walk from the centre of Lichfield. Our postcode is WS13 7AD.
From Beacon Street, go through the green gates on the right-hand side of the House.
From the Cathedral Close, go through the passageway opposite the west end of the Cathedral and then through the herb garden. The entrance is in the garden at the rear of the House.
There is a Pay and Display car park on Beacon Street, directly opposite the House.
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