by the Garretson Family. Outside the main estate, is an authentic water pump, where patrons can actually pump underground water to be used for the garden. There are numerous buildings around the property that are used to store farm equipment for the garden as well. Originally, Garretson Forge and Farm was used to grow a variety of herbs and vegetables. Commercial crops were grown as late as 1970 by the Garretson Family. Currently, the garden is mainly used to grow a wide a variety of herbs. The garden consists of over 50 herbs and spices, and also contains a butterfly garden and fruit orchard. Patrons who come to visit can participate in the cultivation and upkeep of the Garretson Forge and Farm garden. Community Garretson Forge and Farm provides a role in the local community as well as being a living museum and garden. The local community uses the outdoor picnic and recreation area to hold town meetings and to have guest speakers. There are also various activities that go on throughout the year, such as the Dutch Christmas celebration, that the community can participate in. Furthermore, Garretson Forge and Farm is run by the community who volunteers as tour guides, gardeners, and other useful jobs pertaining to the upkeep of the garden and living museum. There is a local elementary school in the area that hosts annual field trips to the Garretson Forge and Farm. Students from the school get a specialized tour of the grounds, and participate in various activities around the farm. See also National Register of Historic Places listings in Bergen County, New Jersey References External links garretsonfarm.org Fair Lawn, New Jersey Museums in Bergen County, New Jersey Passaic River Farm museums in New Jersey Living museums in New Jersey Open-air museums in New Jersey Houses completed in 1720 Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in New Jersey Houses in Bergen County, New Jersey National Register of Historic Places in Bergen County, New Jersey Stone houses in New Jersey 17th-century establishments in the Thirteen Colonies New Jersey Register of Historic Places 1720 establishments in New Jersey