This garden is composed of herbs that are considered tonic and
energizing. Beside a gently winding walkway, plant a long curve of
dandelion, followed by an echoing sweep of alfalfa. Consecutively
shorter rows of borage, then cicely close off the design to the
southeast. Edge the other side of the walkway with thyme. You may wish
to use several different varieties (such as lemon thyme and English
thyme) for more color and textural interest. Balance out the planting
with fenugreek, borage, and cicely.
Tonic Garden Plants
• Alfalfa 10 to 12
• Borage 5
• Cicely 5
• Dandelion 12 to 18
• Fenugreek 1
• Thyme 8 to 12
* Number indicates quantity of plants needed
Excerpted from Herbal Tea Gardens
© Marietta Marshall
Marcin, illustrations © Laura Tedeschi used with permission from Storey
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