Herb gardens were maintained at Kennekuk County Park and also at the Pioneer Homestead at Forest Glen Preserve. In 1994, the Kennekuk herb garden was completely revamped with geometrically shaped raised beds and brick walkways. It has become a showcase and is the focal point of color at the Bunker Hill Historic Area.
Annual flowers are mixed with the herbs to form colorful borders.
A variety of peppers are also grown. The flowers, such as stattice and silver king, are dried and sold. A herb sale is held in September. The herb garden at the Pioneer Homestead has also been recently revamped. It too has raised beds and a brick walkway, but is much smaller.