The Youth Farm Project is proud of our U-Pick Community Garden!! An offering to the community: herbs for cooking and medicine, available for harvest at affordable prices.  We are focusing on growing commonly used plants. It is our hope that this garden will be a place for community education and access to the plants.

How it works!

Each time the U-Pick is open for business, Natalia Rathbun, the Assistant Farm Manager, will be there to weigh the harvests and chat with folks about each of the plants. 
Summer: Garden Open Hours: Sat. 10 am- 2 pm.
or by appt.: text/call Natalia at 607-342-7282

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Herb Garden Plant Friends

Borage (Borago officinalis)
Parts used: Leaf, flower, seed
Preparations: Food, tea, infused oil, tincture in small doses only
Contraindications: Borage contains alkaloids that are harmful in large doses or with chronic ingestion

Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) 
Parts used: All aerial parts
Preparations: Food, tea, honey, vinegar, oil, tincture
Contraindications: none

Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
Parts used: Flowers
Preparations: Tea, oil, tincture, food
Contraindications: none

Culinary sage (Salvia officinalis)
Parts used: Leaves
Preparations: Food, tea
Contraindications: none

St John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
Parts used: Leaves and flowers
Preparations: Tincture, oil (fresh infusion)
Contraindications: Hypericum can increase photosensitivity after prolonged use and can interfere with some medications. Ask a doctor before use.

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)
Parts used: Leaves and flowers
Preparations: Tea, tincture, food
Contraindications: thyroid inhibitor; those with hypothyroidism should seek a doctor’s advice.



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Lavender (Lavandula spp.)
Parts used: Leaves and flowers
Preparations: Tea, tincture, oil, aromatherapy
Contraindications: avoid internal consumption in large doses during pregnancy

Horehound (Marribium vulgare)
Parts used: Leaves and flowers
Preparations: Food (especially candies), tea, tincture
Contraindications: not for use during pregnancy

Oregano (Origanum vulgare)
Parts used: Leaves and flowers
Preparations: Food, tea
Contraindications: none known

Bee Balm (Monarda fistulosa)
Parts used: Leaves and flowers
Preparations: Tea, tincture, food, oil, honey, vinegar
Contraindications: not for use during pregnancy

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
Parts used: Leaves and flowers
Preparations: Food, tea, tincture, oil
Contraindications: 

Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum)
Parts used: Aerial parts
Preparations: Tea, tincture
Contraindications: none known

Peppermint (Mentha piperata) and Spearmint (Mentha spicata)
Parts used: Aerial parts
Preparations: Food, tea, tincture
Contraindications: none known

All proceeds from the U-Pick Herb Garden go  to the Youth Farm Project. ​​​

Beautiful Herbs from the Garden