Escape to Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive in Boylston, where sub-tropical conservatories adorned with thousands of blooming bulbs and fantastic medicinal plant displays await you during the month of February. The month’s theme is Healers and Killers: Plants from the Apothecary Garden. For centuries, people from all over the world have used plants to heal the mind, body, and spirit––but what heals can also be hazardous. Come and discover the mystical and practical powers of plants. From medieval remedies to accidental poisonings, stunning floral and apothecary displays will delve into current uses and the history and mythology of medicinal plants. The first weekend event on February 2 & 3 is the Apothecary Marketplace. Find herbal remedies and botanical beauty products crafted by local makers. Offering everything from salves and tinctures to teas and tonics, this is a one-stop shop for plant-based formulations. Free with admission to the garden.
