Lancaster County Herb Tour May 8, 2010

As green spreads across the rolling farmland of Lancaster County, spring brings fresh promises of new beginnings. On Saturday, May 7-8, two area bed and breakfasts will guide tourists and locals on a path sure to please all five senses.

With the help of local experts and nurseries, they will explore all facets of herbs – starting with aesthetically pleasing additions to gardens, whether in containers, traditional herb gardens or intermingled with favorite perennial partners.

They’ll learn the medicinal properties, new ways to use both the fragrance and taste of herbs and finish the day with a feast of a five-course herb-inspired dinner on Saturday night.

Not to be overlooked is the obvious “green” benefit of growing your own herbs and having them at hand whenever the inspiration arrives to make your own salad dressing, marinade, seasoning, or add an element of crisp flavor to any dish. The fresh quality will certainly be the favored alternative to driving to the local store and buying plastic-encased herbs that have sat in warehouses, trucked across the country, or shipped from outside the US.

The package is offered at $150 per person and includes all tours, tastings, lunch, dinner and transportation. The event is open to the public. To Reserve call either 1.888.999.4479 or 1.888.824.3763.

Official Website: http://www.lancastercountytours.com/tour_herb.htm