Is your garden overflowing with plums, strawberries, or rhubarb? Learn how to turn your bounty into delicious homemade jam with Dr Anna Wong, Director of ACT Galleries, Museums, and Heritage.

Using a historic recipe from the Calthorpes House collection, Anna will demonstrate the art of jam-making while sharing stories about the kitchen gardens at Calthorpes House, Mugga Mugga Cottage, and Lanyon Homestead. Discover treasured recipes from our museum collections and gain helpful tips and tricks for creating your own jams and drinks at home.

As a special takeaway, you'll receive a copy of Mrs Calthorpe’s Apricot Marmalade recipe to try at home.

A part of Harvest Day Out 2025 at Lanyon Homestead

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