Herb Garden Weekend

Saturday, August 14–Sunday, August 15 | Noon–4 p.m.

The Herb Garden. Photo by Rebecca Bullene.
The Herb Garden. Photo by Rebecca Bullene.
Brotherhood of the Brooklyn Jugs will perform at Brooklyn Botanic Garden during Herb Garden Weekend on August 14 and 15, 2010.
Brotherhood of the Brooklyn Jugs will perform at Brooklyn Botanic Garden during Herb Garden Weekend on August 14 and 15, 2010.

Schedule of Events

Saturday, August 14

1–2 p.m.

Music by Brotherhood of the Brooklyn Jugs

2–3:15 p.m.

Tour of new Herb Garden with curator Caleb Leech

3:15–4:15 p.m.

Music by Brotherhood of the Brooklyn Jugs

Sunday, August 15

Noon–4 p.m.

Sample sorrel, a Caribbean cold drink made from the sepals of Hibiscus sabdariffa, plus treats prepared with Herb Garden plants from Filipino restaurant Purple Yam.

1–2 p.m.

Music by Brotherhood of the Brooklyn Jugs

2–3 p.m.

Tour of new Herb Garden with manager of Interpretation Romi Ige

3–4 p.m.

Music by Brotherhood of the Brooklyn Jugs

Brotherhood of the Brooklyn Jugs

Listen: Railroad Bill by Brotherhood of the Brooklyn Jugs

Band Members

  • "Short Stride" Clyde Everett Eubanks on washboard and banjo-uke,
  • "Jugman" Stiles on jug
  • Lovercat on banjo and harmonica
  • "Long Arm" McCafferty on banjo, mandolin, and guitar

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