Heirloom Plants of Old Salem | Eric Jackson | Head Gardener, Old Salem Museums & Gardens

At Old Salem Museums and Gardens, historic tradition is central to everything — including what is sown, grown and saved. For many years, Eric Jackson and other horticulturalists at Old Salem have researched and preserved Moravian plants and seeds to accurately depict what this group of original settlers would have grown within the community. As a part of its Activate Main Street initiative, Old Salem brought its horticultural department into the heart of the historic district, so that visitors can actively engage and connect. At Salemtowne, Eric will share his personal insights, anecdotes and stories about Old Salem Museums & Gardens’ nationally recognized historic plant collection.