Themed Gardens

Are you a mexican food fanatic? Then plant all the vegetables and herbs you need to make salsa. Italian lover? Make sure to include all the vegetables and herbs needed to make your favorite spaghetti sauce. The combinations are endless. Here's some ideas to get you started.

Italian Food Garden

Plant basil, oregano, thyme, onions, Roma tomatoes, garlic, and parsley.

Mexican Food Garden

Plant cilantro, Mexican oregano, tomatillos, tomatoes, garlic, onions, green peppers, and a selection of hot peppers.

Salad Garden

Plant a variety of lettuce and salad blends, radishes, bell peppers, tomatoes, basil, green onions and other favorite veggies to toss into a fresh salad.

Happy Hour Garden

Plant mint, strawberries, lemon balm, lavender, tomatoes, celery, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, basil, cilantro, cucumbers, ginger, rosemary, and vegetables and herbs you can mix into refreshing summertime drinks. Here's a few "Happy Hour" drink recipes for you to try.

Medicine Garden

Plant chamomile, catnip, garlic, sage, dandelions, echinacea, lemon balm, ginger and peppermint. For an excellent article on 27 medicinal plants to plant and why, see this link.

Information on other kinds of not-so-typical gardens:

Straw Bale Garden

Salad Tower Garden

Growing Upside Down Tomatoes

Growing Container Potatoes

Kids Themed Gardens