My Herb Garden

My new Herb garden -

This is the first year I have a dedicated space for Herbs, and what an overwhelming space! What herbs do I plant, what design do I use, what am I going to create in this blank space?

Here is my list thus far, along with their magical properties;

• Mint - Mint is placed in the home as a protective herb. It belongs to the sphere of Venus and has long been used in healing potions and mixtures. The fresh leaves rubbed against the head are said to relieve headaches. Mint worn at the wrist assures that you will not be ill. Its bright green leaves and crisp scent led to its use in money and prosperity spells. Fresh mint laid on the altar will call good spirits to be present and aid you in magic, especially healing spells. Added to incenses it cleanses the house or ritual area. Use for: Protection; Healing; Prosperity; Good Luck; Fortune; Justice; Travel; Exorcism.




• Spearmint - Used in magic for healing, love, and protection while sleeping.




• Solomon's Seal Root - Used for protection, exorcism and cleansing. Used to drive away evil/negative spirits.




• Pineapple Mint




• Pineapple Sage




• Oregano - Oregano planted around the house can ward off bad vibrations. In the kitchen, it is a must in tomato sauces! It also goes well with other foods such as eggs and cheese.




• Dill - Dill has protective properties but is also a great addition to salads, seafood, potato dishes, etc. It is a very tender herb and is considered an annual.




• Catnip - Aside from what it does to many cats, Catnip can be used in teas to help relax and soothe. Grow it near the home for luck. Use it to attract love.




• Aloe - Used for protection and luck. It can be hung in the home as a charm to attract luck and protection for those who live there. It can also be grown in pots and placed around the home to provide protection from accidents within the home.




• Echinacea - Used to add power to charms, spells and incenses. Can be used as an offering to spirits.




• Sweet Basil - It is used for exorcism, protection and love potions. Sprinkled around the house to ward off evil/negative spirits. There is an old saying, "Where Basil grows, no evil goes!" and "Where Basil is, no evil lives". A gift of basil given to someone moving into a new home will bring them good luck.




• Bee Balm




• Garlic Chives - Chives taste like mild onion and can be used in a wide variety of dishes. Mix minced chives with butter and garlic to toast on bread, in cream cheese, in eggs and many other dishes. Chives flowers dry well and the seeds can be collected in bags for planting.




• Rosemary - Rosemary is very powerful and has cleansing properties as well as protection. In the kitchen it is wonderful with many meats. Rosemary can also be used to flavor oils and vinegars.




• Catmint




• Snapdragon Flower - Used for protection, exorcism and purification




• Chrysanthemum - Protection. Grow in the garden for protection of the home. White is the best color of flower to do this, but any color will do.




• Citronella - Burn or use in charm to protect and cleanse the Aura, Use in charms and spells to encourage creativity and clear the mind. Also used to repel insects.




• Clover - Use in spells and charms to promote fidelity, money, love or success. Also used for protection. Used in the consecration of ritual tools. Place around the home to drive away negative spirits.




• Sweet Lavender - This sweet smelling flower can be dried and used in sachets. It helps induce sleep and relaxation.




• Morning Glory - Used for binding and/or banishing spells and rituals. Can be used to bring people or objects towards you. Use the vine to wrap around a poppet to bind someone. - Poisonous - don't eat!




• Thyme - Magically, thyme can be burned or worn to attract good health or put under the pillow to help with dreams. Culinary, thyme is a wonderful seasoning!




• Lemon Balm - Lemon balm may have sedative properties. In the kitchen, it is great for seasoning summer squash and in teas. It makes great satchels when dried.




• King Edward Yarrow - Used in magic and ritual for healing, hand-fasting and divination. Used in spells and charms to draw love. Used to banish negativity and promote peaceful relations, especially between married couples.

These are my grandmother's "everyday" plates. They were broken when I got them out of the attic and it broke my heart. Since I refused to let them just go to the garbage, I figured they would work well as a barrier for my mint. Seeing these plates makes me smile inside my heart. I have eaten MANY a meal from these plates - lovingly prepared by my grandparents. I think they bring the best, positive energy to my garden. Thanks Mom. (I called my grandmother Mom.)