Visitors are invited to stroll through the walkways, experience the beauty of
the bubbling fountain and enjoy a full array of medicinal plants and herbs
growing and flourishing in the midst of Historic Downtown Guthrie. You'll also
enjoy our new Centennial Clock as it marks the time from season to season.
the bubbling fountain and enjoy a full array of medicinal plants and herbs
growing and flourishing in the midst of Historic Downtown Guthrie. You'll also
enjoy our new Centennial Clock as it marks the time from season to season.
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Plants and herbs have been used as health aids for as long as man has roamed the
planet.
The Chinese used herbs to help balance "yin and yang" and in Hindu culture, the
Ayruvedic system of medicine and prolonging life has relied on plants for centuries
as a prime source for treating illness and maintaining good health. Long before
Europeans came to America, Native cultures in North America used plants and
herbs in ceremonial rituals and for a variety of cures and treatments.
As an organized effort, however, Benedictine Monasteries in the middle ages were
the first to establish gardens cultivated specifically for the study of the therapeutic
effects of plant life. In each monastery there was to be a garden dedicated to
herbs and medicinal plants and a monk who was well educated and experienced in
the healing arts. The garden was surrounded by high walls or cloisters to protect
the valuable herbs from harm or possible misuse. These were among the first
Apothecary Gardens.
The modern Apothecary Garden is still a source of healing plants and herbs and
the active pursuit of benefits from the botanical gifts from the earth is a fascinating
combination of medical technology and the ancient arts of medicinal botany.
planet.
The Chinese used herbs to help balance "yin and yang" and in Hindu culture, the
Ayruvedic system of medicine and prolonging life has relied on plants for centuries
as a prime source for treating illness and maintaining good health. Long before
Europeans came to America, Native cultures in North America used plants and
herbs in ceremonial rituals and for a variety of cures and treatments.
As an organized effort, however, Benedictine Monasteries in the middle ages were
the first to establish gardens cultivated specifically for the study of the therapeutic
effects of plant life. In each monastery there was to be a garden dedicated to
herbs and medicinal plants and a monk who was well educated and experienced in
the healing arts. The garden was surrounded by high walls or cloisters to protect
the valuable herbs from harm or possible misuse. These were among the first
Apothecary Gardens.
The modern Apothecary Garden is still a source of healing plants and herbs and
the active pursuit of benefits from the botanical gifts from the earth is a fascinating
combination of medical technology and the ancient arts of medicinal botany.
| 214 West Oklahoma Guthrie, OK 73044 405 282-1895 |
The Apothecary Garden is dedicated to the cultivation
and study of medicinal herbs and plants and serves as a
restful park and relaxation area for the downtown Historic
District of Guthrie. The Pavilion provides benches and a
podium in a space appropriate for lectures and classes.
and study of medicinal herbs and plants and serves as a
restful park and relaxation area for the downtown Historic
District of Guthrie. The Pavilion provides benches and a
podium in a space appropriate for lectures and classes.
| EXPLORE THE WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE APOTHECARY GARDEN! JUST CLICK THE PICK-A-BRICK LINK! |
A BRIEF HISTORY OF APOTHECARY GARDENS
As it's Silver Anniversary
project, the Oklahoma
Pharmacy Heritage
Foundation and the
Oklahoma Frontier
Drugstore Museum
envisioned a spectacular
Apothecary Garden on the
west side of the Oklahoma
Frontier Drugstore Museum.
Completed in 2006 the long
awaited Apothecary Garden
is now approaching its third
summer and is a delightful
addition to the many enjoyable
sights and sounds in Historic
Guthrie!
A formal dedication and
ribbon cutting was held
on May 18, 2006 with
dignitaries and visitors
from throughout the
country.
Over the Centennial Summer
of 2007 the Apothecary
Garden has grown and
prospered filling Guthrie with
color, texture and delicious
fragrances.
As a part of The Oklahoma
Centennial Celebration,
a generous group of
dedicated Guthrie citizens
came together to raise nearly
$40,000 to give Guthrie its
own OK Centennial Clock.
project, the Oklahoma
Pharmacy Heritage
Foundation and the
Oklahoma Frontier
Drugstore Museum
envisioned a spectacular
Apothecary Garden on the
west side of the Oklahoma
Frontier Drugstore Museum.
Completed in 2006 the long
awaited Apothecary Garden
is now approaching its third
summer and is a delightful
addition to the many enjoyable
sights and sounds in Historic
Guthrie!
A formal dedication and
ribbon cutting was held
on May 18, 2006 with
dignitaries and visitors
from throughout the
country.
Over the Centennial Summer
of 2007 the Apothecary
Garden has grown and
prospered filling Guthrie with
color, texture and delicious
fragrances.
As a part of The Oklahoma
Centennial Celebration,
a generous group of
dedicated Guthrie citizens
came together to raise nearly
$40,000 to give Guthrie its
own OK Centennial Clock.
With the help of dozens of volunteers and donations from
generous sponsors, we have been able to initiate this
project and turn an idea into a blooming, growing garden.
The Apothecary Garden is not only a beautiful fulfillment of
a dream, it is a living reminder of the gifts of nature that
serve the healing arts and
the pharmaceutical sciences.
generous sponsors, we have been able to initiate this
project and turn an idea into a blooming, growing garden.
The Apothecary Garden is not only a beautiful fulfillment of
a dream, it is a living reminder of the gifts of nature that
serve the healing arts and
the pharmaceutical sciences.
ALL ABOUT THE GARDEN
The Apothecary Garden was chosen as the site for the new clock.
New benches were added to provide comfortable seating. This spring,
planting will be centered around the clock and designed to highlight this
functional and beautiful addition to the garden's landscape.
Dedicated on December 9, 2007 at a sunset ceremony, the clock's chimes
were heard throughout the city playing "Oklahoma" for the first time as
a remembrance of our statehood and a reminder of the history that makes
the First State Capital unique. In addition to marking the hours, the strains
of the familiar anthem ring out at five o'clock each day and fill our historic
streets with music. Much like the song says...We're doin' fine!
New benches were added to provide comfortable seating. This spring,
planting will be centered around the clock and designed to highlight this
functional and beautiful addition to the garden's landscape.
Dedicated on December 9, 2007 at a sunset ceremony, the clock's chimes
were heard throughout the city playing "Oklahoma" for the first time as
a remembrance of our statehood and a reminder of the history that makes
the First State Capital unique. In addition to marking the hours, the strains
of the familiar anthem ring out at five o'clock each day and fill our historic
streets with music. Much like the song says...We're doin' fine!
HOW OUR GARDEN GROWS!
The Pick-A-Brick
fund raising campaign
comes to life in the
Apothecary Garden!
Remember a loved one
and support
the Garden with your
purchase of a
commemorative brick!
fund raising campaign
comes to life in the
Apothecary Garden!
Remember a loved one
and support
the Garden with your
purchase of a
commemorative brick!
