There are many types of herb gardens to prepare. Each type of garden can serve a specific purpose, whether culinary, medicinal, or aesthetic. Here are some ideas to inspire your herb garden planning:
Culinary Garden: Planning a Culinary Herb Garden
When planning a culinary herb garden, it’s ideal to place it near your kitchen. This historical practice allows for convenient harvesting while preparing meals. You can also incorporate elements of a salad garden by adding:
Lemon balm
Mint
Chives
Arugula
Spinach
Swiss chard
These additions will not only provide fresh ingredients for cooking but also enhance the versatility of your garden.
Perfect for cooking enthusiasts, this garden can include herbs like:
Lemon balm
Lemon verbena
Lemon thyme
Lemongrass
Salad Garden:
For fresh, flavorful salads, grow a variety of lettuces alongside:
Chives
Lemon balm
Parsley
Basil
Bee and Butterfly Garden:
Bees are dying in numbers, so planning a bee and butterfly garden is highly beneficial to our ecosystems. Limiting pesticides and harsh chemicals in your yard can assist in saving the bees. On our farm, we have plenty of plants to grow your bee and butterfly garden, including:
Bee balm
Lemon balm
Echinacea
Thyme
Sage
Mints
Chives
Lavender
Dill
Nasturtiums
Oregano
These plants not only support pollinators but also add beauty and fragrance to your garden.
Medicinal Garden:
Create a healing space with these versatile herbs:
Chamomile
Lemon balm
Lavender
Thyme
Yarrow
Echinacea
Mints
Rosemary
Calendula
Plantain
Mullein
Monarda
Oregano
Catnip
Holy basil
Insect-Repellent Garden:
Keep pests at bay with these natural repellents:
Lemon balm
Basil
Lemongrass
Sage
Rosemary
Lavender
Mint
Chives
Tea Garden:
Planning Your Tea Garden
Planning your tea garden can be an extension of any garden or flower bed. It provides a delightful way to grow ingredients for homemade teas. Consider planting:
Chamomile
Lemon balm
Mints
Monarda
Rosemary
Thyme
Catnip
Echinacea
Edible hibiscus
Holy basil
Black Eyed Susan
Cornflower
Rose petals
Mullein
These herbs not only offer a variety of flavors and health benefits but can also be sourced locally from our farm .A tea garden is a wonderful addition to any gardening space, providing both utility and beauty.
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