Herbal Basket
Given all the construction going on inside our home, our poor garden has been left to fend for itself this spring and quite frankly, all we have energy for is herbs. Which is actually great since they’re so versatile and easy to care for… and they’re also good for you! For instance, did you know that you can improve your memory by sniffing rosemary?
Romantic Rosemary
Or stay alert by chewing mint?
Marvelous Mint
How about curing anxiety by eating lavender? (Or relax after a long day by bathing in it!)
Lovely Lavender
Basil has anti inflammatory enzymes that help with arthritis…
Beautiful Basil
and drinking sage tea can banish bloat before a big date!
Sensational Sage
We’re thinking all of these would make a great additions to our herb garden (and recipes) this summer. Do you have a favorite?
Photos via Pinterest and The Cake Bar
6 Comments
Wow…had no idea! I think I need A LOT of lavender, lol. I love herbs and its definitely on my to do list to plant a small herb garden!
With all the rain lately and a few days of heat my herbs are doing very well….I love that lavender!
Great post! ..so informative. I use lavender and eucalyptus when in my treatment room at the office. It’s subtle enough to use in a medical environment and I think it helps my patients. I like the look of herbs on the kitchen counter. I’ve tried growing them inside but it doesn’t work well. I don’t think I have the proper lighting. Wonderful post ladies!
xxleslie
Loved learning all those herbal tidbits! I love most herbs and you mentioned many of my favorites – but be careful when you plant mint – it tends to take over!
Must add a planter of herbs! Altho over the years I have been given a rosemary tree 4-times and every single one persished! Maybe I forgot something….
xo
Cathy
cilantro and basil for me! Although I don’t have any yet. So far, it’s all been about tomatoes!