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"The Cottage Herb Farm Shop has a charm reserved for another era."--The Times Union, 1976 Betty-Jane King, an expert gardener.

The Cottage Herb Farm Shop has a “charm reserved for another era” thanks to Beulah Southwell, who founded the shop in 1942. Anyone entering the shop now is greeted by herbs and spices, as well as Miss Ginger, a gentle Golden Retriever. Passed down through three generations, Beulah’s granddaughter, Daryl King-Bradt now keeps this unique shop filled with a potpourri of delights. In the late 1930’s,

Beulah and her husband bought a farm in the New Hampshire mountains, where she would come to grew and dry a variety of herbs. Beulah’s French grandmother, who was forever growing and talking about herbs, inspired Beulah to try her own hand at growing them. Beulah’s talents were first recognized when one Christmas she created a card that read, “Seasoning Greeting for Your Christmas Turkey,” complete with a sachet of seasonings. Naturally, Beulah’s friends loved the card and her herb blends and wanted more! Inspired to share her knowledge of herbs, she decided to open up a shop, complete with a beautiful collection of antiques she’d procured at auctions in New Hampshire. So, with bundles of field herbs, bottles of herbal vinegars, wild herbal honeys, and preserves and tea blends, the Cottage Herb Farm Shop opened in 1942. Adding to the charm of the shop, every afternoon Beulah served peppermint tea to welcome her customers. Beulah would continue to be involved with the shop into her 90s, ultimately passing it down to her daughter, Mrs. The Cottage Herb Farm Shop has been family owned and run for 3 generations, and always with a family pet: “Sam,” a Bedlington Terrier during Beulah’s day, our gold-star Golden Retriever, Ruggles, for over 10 years, and now the young Miss Ginger, who tries to fill Ruggles illustrious paws. Please treat yourself to a visit to the Cottage Herb Farm Shop. There’s an endless array of perfect gifts for everyone on your shopping list. Everyone in your family will enjoy this truly unique shop. Take a step back in time into an aromatherapy experience and be sure to say hell to Miss Ginger, the official greeter!

04/04/2026

Easter Delights 🐣🐇🐰🌷

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! We're here on Christmas Eve for those last-minute stocking stuffers 🎄🌟🎁

12/21/2025

Don't want to wait in line at a big box store? Come to the Cottage Herb Farm Shop for an elevated holiday shopping experience!🎄🎁

12/08/2025

We have candles in a variety of hues and colors to brightEn your holiday season 🕯️

11/29/2025

Come see the Shop on Small Business Saturday!

11/26/2025

The Cottage Herb Farm Shop, a third-generation, women-owned gift shop has been a fixture in the Capital Region since 1942. Come visit us and meet Teddy, the official greeter 🎁🐶

11/25/2025

Our mini Christmas trees are perfect for any space 🎄

11/24/2025

It's getting to be that time of year at the Cottage Herb Farm Shop! ✨

06/08/2025

Find the perfect Father's Day & Graduation Cards!

04/17/2025

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12/24/2024

Last-minute stocking stuffers 🎄🧸

Address

311 State Street
Albany, NY
12210

Telephone

+15184651130

Website

http://www.cottageherb.com/

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