Planting herbs in your garden has many benefits! Growing herbs is easy and adds incredible fresh flavour and a nutritional boost to your meals as well as providing a scented oasis that will in-turn support mental health and well being!
We have listed the top 5 herbs we recommend planting in your wellbeing garden (that are also super easy to care for) below!
Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus)
Rosemary is a pleasant plant which looks great in mixed boards or pots, a versatile plant which can be used in many recipes or as seasoning, making it a great addition to any garden.
The benefits to your well-being from Rosemary include enhancing your alertness, memory and reduces anxiety. Rosemary is also proven to help boost your mood and aid in relaxation, perfect for long days
Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)
When planting peppermint, be sure to maintain its growth, this fast growing herb can take over a large space in no time! So ensure it doesn’t take over your garden! Ideal for planting in pots, this herb loves a sunny spot, so keep inside on a sunny windowsil or out!
Peppermint will not only reduce stress and calm you down when made into a warming cup of herbal tea, it will also enhance your attention, alertness and memory. Perfect to wake you up in the mornings or to help calm your nerves during a stressful day.
Lavender (Lavandula)
A charming and beautiful garden classic, often found in therapeutic gardens, looks great within a mixed boarder of your garden or perfect for those pots on the patio!
Lavender is a fantastic herb that is not only beautiful, but also very useful. Lavender will help improve your concentration, reduce your stress and anxiety. It helps to increase your relaxation and improve your mood. Plant near your backdoor or seating area for maximum exposure when relaxing outside.
Thyme (Thymus)
A lovely perennial evergreen, Thyme will add that touch of green to your garden throughout the year.
A lovely robust plant that will cover the ground, when planted along the edge of a path or within gaps of the paving, it will release a beautiful scent when stepped as you pass on by.
With its flowers, leaves and oil commonly used to flavour foods, it can also be used in herbal medicines. Some may use Thyme to help relieve coughing during colds.
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)
Sweetly scented with pink or white flowers, valerian is a lovely addition to any garden. During the summer Valerian will grow up to 1.5m
Valerian will sit daintily within grasses and among other perennials.
Perfect for a light cup of herbal tea, Valerian is delicious and also helps in aiding sleep when you may be struggling to doze off during the night. Also making it a perfect aid when trying to calm your nerves and reduce anxiety.
