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HERBAL WISDOM

Grow Your Own Medicine Cabinet

The plants I recommend every kitchen gardener grow — not just for food, but for whole-home wellness.

FROM THE KITCHEN GARDEN
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PEPPERMINT

Mentha x piperita
 

Soothes digestion,
eases headaches,
repels pests.

Thrives in
containers.


Digestive · Aromatic

LEMON BALM

Melissa officinalis

Calming herb for
anxiety and sleep.
Lovely in teas,
desserts, and as a
companion plant.


Calming · Culinary

CALENDULA

Calendula officinalis

Anti-inflammatory
powerhouse. Use
petals in salves,
salads, and teas.

 

Skin · Anti-inflammatory

TULSI/HOLY BASIL

Ocimum tenuiflorum

Adaptogen supporting
stress resilience.
Thrives in Colorado
summers.


Adaptogen · Immune

LAVENDER

Lavandula angustifolia

Promotes calm and
sleep. Deer-resistant,
pollinator-friendly,
loves Denver dry
climate.


Sleep · Aromatic

PLAN AHEAD

Seasonal Planting Guide

Know what to grow — and when — for a kitchen garden that produces year round in Colorado's Front Range climate.

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