Watkins Woolen Mill Kitchen Garden

26600 Park Road, Lawson, MO

Located within the Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Site, the 1870s era kitchen garden includes herbs, flowers, fruits and vegetables, organically grown using plant varieties and methods from the mid 1800s when the Watkins family lived on the estate. It showcases the incredible impact of urban agriculture in our community by providing fresh, nutritious, historically accurate food to those in need and the importance of sustainable gardening practices from the past and how they contribute to our community today.

Our Extension Master Gardener volunteers plant an abundance of vegetables in the garden, many of which they grow from seed as plant varieties cannot be purchased.  They work in the garden on Tuesday mornings plus some Saturdays during the growing season and are always available to answer gardening questions and give a tour of the garden.  They also work with Historic Site employees and other volunteers to plan and staff events during the growing season including Fall on the Farm, and Spring on the Farm. These well-attended events display the many aspects of 19th century life, including social, economic, and labor realities of days gone by. Produce from the garden is donated to DYS and the Good Samaritan Center.

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