2024 Herb & Tea Garden

Hey All & Welcome back to the Garden Blog!

You’ve probably caught onto it already but I’ve broken my garden down into 3 sections; Vegetables, Flowers, and the Herb & Tea garden. I’ve reviewed the vegetables and re-strategized according to this past years results. I’ve added in a flower budget after being inspired by last years zinnias. And in all of this reflection I realized that one aspect I’d been so excited for in the garden, was probably the most under utilized last year.. the herbs & teas.

Herbs

Basil

Chives

Cilantro

Dill

Marjoam

Oregano

Parsley

Rosemary

Sage

Thyme

I’ve recently discovered that it’s ok to season food! (LOL!) The BBQ game is definitely getting raised this summer! I think for the most part I’ll stick to raised bed gardening around our home space for the herbs, just to make them that much more accessible & less likely to forget about them. Chives were an all time favourite in the kitchen last year, and for some reason I loved coming home to the smell of basil as I brushed past it going through the doorway. I think it’s the little things, the simple smells that bring summer rushing back to mind.

Teas

Bee Balm

Borage

Chamomile

Calendula

Lemon Balm

Echinacea

Lemon Grass

Peppermint

Spearmint

Valerian

Another one I’m excited for is Teas! I managed to experiment a little last year and while the mint didn’t come on as strong as promised by those online, my lemon balm certainly did. I adored sitting down to a lemon balm/raspberry tea in the evening and can’t wait to plant these along the back fence line & walking path.

I hope these are inspiring you to start dreaming of your own gardens & believing in what you are capable of creating & growing!
-Anna R.