Tea gardening is one of the most rewarding ways to spend the warmer months, and it's easy to keep going right through the holidays.

We've started a wide variety of tea plants on-site this season, with something for every kind of gardener. An annual tradition, we’ve had fun recipes published,

Grow Your Own Tea Garden This Season

Tea gardening is one of the most rewarding ways to spend the warmer months, and it's easy to keep going right through the holidays. We've started a wide variety of tea plants on-site this season, and every one of them earns its spot for flavor, not just looks. Here's what's growing and what it brings to the cup.

Marshmallow Root
Known for its mucilaginous quality when steeped, marshmallow root gives tea a smooth, silky texture with a mellow, slightly sweet flavor. A great base note for a calming evening blend.

Betony
Earthy with a hint of mint, betony has a long history in old English herbal teas. The leaves double as a natural yellow dye if you're looking for a fun craft project alongside your garden.

Gotu Kola
Grassy and slightly bitter on its own, gotu kola shines when blended with mint or citrus to round it out. It's a staple in many Southeast Asian tea traditions.

Lemon Verbena
Bright, citrusy, and one of the most fragrant leaves you can grow. Wonderful fresh or dried, and just as good hot as it is iced.

White Ginger
Warm with a gentle spice, white ginger pairs beautifully with citrus or honey. A cozy addition to any fall blend.

Red Zinger Hibiscus
Tart, deep red, and naturally tangy. This is the plant behind most "red zinger" style blends on store shelves, except now you're growing it yourself.

Heirloom Mountain Mint
Cooling and refreshing with more depth than standard mint, plus a slightly floral edge. Especially good iced.

Cardamom
Warm, aromatic, and a little sweet. A small amount goes a long way in a spiced, chai-style blend.

Sweet Leaf Stevia
A natural sweetener straight from the leaf. Crush a leaf or two into any blend instead of reaching for the sugar bowl.

Purple Echinacea
Earthy with a slightly floral note, this classic prairie plant makes a lovely late-summer tea on top of being a beautiful border plant.

Three Ways to Brew

Morning Brightener
Lemon Verbena, Red Zinger Hibiscus, and Sweet Leaf Stevia. Steep 5 to 7 minutes, strain, and serve hot or over ice.

Cozy Evening Blend
Marshmallow Root, Cardamom, and White Ginger. Simmer the marshmallow root for 10 minutes, then add the cardamom and ginger for the last 5. Sweeten with a stevia leaf if you like.

Herbal Garden Mix
Betony, Gotu Kola, and Heirloom Mountain Mint. Steep 5 minutes, strain, and enjoy the earthy, minty balance.

Start a few of these now, and you'll have a tea garden that keeps giving well into the holiday season... giving you the option of gifting zero waste, homemade tea sachets.

Note: we do not provide medical advice, we are just the growers of plants. Please consult your health provider for any of the above, and if it’ll work for you!

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