Foraging and Herbalism Walk with John Forti

John will lead a walk through Bedrock Gardens and share his extensive knowledge of how to forage responsibly, recognize common edible plants in the cultivated and uncultivated landscape, and how these plants can be used for flavor and health benefits.

About John Forti
John is a nationally recognized lecturer, garden historian, ethnobotanist and garden writer. He is the executive director of Bedrock Gardens. Before taking on this new position, he was the Director of Horticulture for the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, the oldest horticultural society in the nation. He previously served as the Curator/Director of Historic Landscapes at Strawbery Banke Museum, and as the Director of Horticulture at Plimoth Plantation Museum where the gardens and seed program he created brought international attention to the preservation of Pilgrim and Wampanoag heirloom crops. He is also the author of the much-loved book, The Heirloom Gardener.

Tickets
Tickets are $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers. Best for teens and adults. The walk is limited to 22 people. If not requested within 48 hours of the program start time, tickets will not be reimbursed.