Fragrant Plants & Tussie Mussies

Bee balm, passion flower, anise hyssop, and spicebush are just some of the fragrant native plants in Laurel Hill’s natural burial area, Nature’s Sanctuary. Join horticulturist Christopher Barrett Sheridan for a scent-led tour of fragrant plants as we learn about their traditional uses, wildlife benefits, and interpretive meanings throughout history. We’ll harvest and arrange cuttings of the plants into tussie mussies, or nosegays, the small, aromatic bouquets made fashionable during the Victorian era when Laurel Hill was founded.

COST

• $20 General Admission
• $18 Seniors & Students with ID
• $15 Members
• $10 Youth
• $2 ACCESS Cardholders with ID

DIRECTIONS

This event will take place in Nature’s Sanctuary, the outdoor green burial area at Laurel Hill West. We will meet in the Funeral Home parking lot, just inside the main entrance. For GPS and public transit directions to the main entrance, please use the address 340 Belmont Avenue. Information on directions, parking, and visiting guidelines are linked here to better plan your visit.