Mother Natureʼs Medicine Chest History of This bed was designed by Nancy Klammer and Marilyn Askelin with the intent of teaching children The word “herb” has been used for centuries about simple medicinal of the past. The to describe with medicinal, culinary, following are planted and their uses are noted: aromatic and other useful properties. The making Aloe (soothes burns) of special gardens in which herbs are grown has Calendula (soothes skin) a long history. Obviously, such gardens gathered Chamomile (calms indigestion) useful plants together for convenience but there is a Comfrey (helps healing) tradition of making decorative features out of these Echinacea (fights infection) plantings as well. Feverfew (helps headaches/fever) From the earliest records, herbs have been Horehound (relieves coughs) associated with religion. In ancient Persia, the Lavender (relaxes) enclosed with scented and healing plants (soothes cold sores) provided sanctuary or “paradise” for meditation. Peppermint (calms indigestion) European monastery gardens followed the tradition Parsley (freshens breathe/Vit. C ) of peaceful retreats sheltered from the outside Clary Sage (relieves eye irritations) world in which narrow paths divided beds that held GEORGESON Golden Sage (calms sore throats) powerful medicinal beds. Yarrow (helps healing) The study of plants and their medicinal uses spread to scholarly institutions where patterned Warning: This information is for educational herb gardens displayed plants for study by purposes only. Please consult your health care botanists, physicians and artists. The first of these Dorothy Truran provider before using any medicinal herbs. was at the University of Padua in Italy in 1545. By the end of the 17th century there were “psychic” gardens throughout Europe. Memorial Herb Colonial explorers brought back different species and more and more herbs were added to Garden The Herb Bunch the collections. Settlers took plants and these The Herb Bunch is an organized group of local traditions with them to the New World herb enthusiasts who meet monthly on the 3rd and traditional European–style herb gardens sprang Thursday from 6:30 - 8:30 PM for fun, educational up throughout North America. The first botanical Planted programs throughout the year. They design, herb garden in North America was created near and maintain the herb beds at the Georgeson Philadelphia in 1728. and Botanical Garden. The great revival of interest in herb gardens today combines elements from all of the traditions Maintained by Member Information: mentioned above. “The Herb Bunch” Volunteers Dues: $10/year. Contact Dee King at 488-7692 Barb Fay, Coordinator Herb Garden Tour : University of Alaska Fairbanks July 15 at 6:30 PM School of Natural Resources and Contact Dee King for reservations Agricultural Sciences Revised June 2004 Knot Garden “Whatʼs New in Herbs”? This formal “knot” garden was designed by This bed was designed by Olga Cook, Barbara This bed was designed by Nancy Klammer and Dee King, Maggie Waite, Jean Coghill and Heather Fay and Gretchen Kerndt with herbs used for Marilyn Askelin. It contains 18 of the NEW herb Robertson using the following: flavoring or garnishing food: varieties from Richter and others: Germander Profusion Basil Minette Basil Fernleaf Lavender Purple Sage Pepper Basil Golden Oregano Tricolor Sage Profusion Basil Santolina Lemon Savory White Borage Wormwood French Tarragon Prince of Orange Geranium Nasturtium Lemon Verbena Fragrant Butterfly Lavender Lavender Gorizia Fred Boutin Lavender Lime Thyme Gem Marigolds Goodwin Creek Lavender Goldstream Lemon Thyme Anise Hyssop Kew Red Lavender Genovese Basil Pink Perfume Lavender Perennial Herbs and Native Plants Marsellais Basil Silver Edge Lavender This bed was designed by Marsha Munsell and Purple Basil Magic Carpet Lemon Thyme contains perennial kitchen herbs and native plants: Sweet Dani Basil Purple Carpet Lemon Thyme French Tarragon Greek Oregano Apricot Sprite Agastache Costmary Curled Chervil Tuscan Blue Rosemary Chives Summer Savory Huntington Carpet Rosemary Yarrow Fernleaf Dill Gorizia Rosemary Angelica Bronze Fennel Rhubarb Pie Sorrel Lovage Burfena Fennel Ginger Mint Golden Lemon Thyme Asian Herb Garden Chocolate Mint Lovage This bed was designed by Virginia Damron, Sorrel Chives Barbara Rondine and George Wilson with herbs Lemon Balm Calendula that are used in Asian cooking: Sweet Woodruff Garden Sage Lemongrass Sweet Cecily Curled Parsley Thai Basil Stinging Nettle English Thyme Society Garlic Bedstraw Vietnamese Mint Bergamot Italian Parsley Garlic Chives Stinkweed Kaffir Lime Labrador Tea Rau Om Welsh Onion Mitsuba Altai Onion Special Thanks… Chinese Lantern Chinese Onion Gretchen Kerndt – Clary Sage Thai Chili Pepper Chocolate Lily Aoshiso (Green Perilla) George Wilson - Perilla Wild Strawberry Akashiso (Purple Perilla) Eskimo Potato Rex Nutter – Bed Preparation Dong Quai Mountain Ash Nancy Klammer – Brochure/Signs Ginger Allium Serescens The Herb Bunch – Sign Lamination Kinnikinnik