Schumacher Farm Park's Heirloom garden is planted with varieties typical of those planted in a farm garden of the 1920s and 1930s. An heirloom plant is a cultivar that was commonly grown during earlier periods in human history, but which is not used in modern large-scale agriculture. Heirloom varieties fell out of use as more "modern" varieties were introduced. They are usually hardy, flavorful and resist disease. Our seeds come from the Seed Savers Exchange® and date from 1840 to 1940. The garden also features a strawberry patch, grape vines, rhubarb, asparagus and currant bushes. No herbicides or pesticides are used.
2013 Garden Varieties 2013 Garden Map
2012 Garden Varieties with Map
2011 Garden Varieties
 Community Partnerships
Students from Waunakee High School's horticulture class get hands-on experience working in the garden. In Spring, students start seeds in the school’s state-of-the-art greenhouse and nurture the seedlings until planting time. Students also help in the garden with various tasks throughout the year.
Garden produce that is not utilized by volunteers or for program purposes is donated to the Waunakee Food Pantry.
For the first time this year, the garden will be part of the Waunakee Garden Tour. This year's tour is June 28-29 from 10-2 pm.
We are grateful for our community partnerships.
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