Growing and Using Herbs

From seed to sip—learn, taste, and take herbs home.

Growing Seedlings Indoors Workshop

See, smell and taste the extensive collection of herbs grown in the gardens at Doon Heritage Village. Join us in the historic Martin house for a tasting of ten freshly brewed herbal teas. Learn their historic and modern uses and how to clean, prepare and store them for lasting vitality. In this hands-on workshop, you will start your own potted herb plants from freshly collected seed to take home for your garden or window sill.

Registration required.

Presenter: Bob Wildfong

Pricing:

$25.00 per person plus HST and Eventbrite fee.

Please note that this workshop takes place inside the Main Museum, Outside and in our Historic Martin House.

Information for Region of Waterloo Museums Members:

• Choose the date and time for your visit, then enter “MEMSUMMER2026” into the discount field and click apply.
• Select your membership tickets.
• Verify account holder information and proceed to checkout.
• Please note that your membership must be valid upon booking and presented to Guest Services staff when you arrive.
• Memberships must be valid on date of visit or access may be denied.To renew your membership or if you are having trouble accessing your member tickets, please call us at 519-748-1914.
• Capacity limited. Pre-registration required.