The Aromatherapy Garden : Growing Fragrant Plants for Happiness and Well-Being

**“Kathi guides you to all the joys of an aromatic garden with wonderful tips, fascinating facts, and sumptuous photos.” —Mandy Aftel, acclaimed natural perfumer and author of __Essence__and__Alchemy and Fragrant__**__The Aromatherapy Garden__explains how fragrant plants can be as therapeutic as they are intoxicating, and how easy it is to add this captivating element to gardens large and small. It reveals the scents, secrets, and science behind fragrant plants, and how to optimize the full benefits of fragrance. Hone your powers of concentration with lemon verbena. Beat the blues with wintersweet. And use rose geranium to relieve anxiety and stress. Revealed here are the scents, secrets, and science behind plant aromatherapy, and how to optimize its full benefits. Detailed plant profiles will help you create a beautiful source of restorative aromas, oils, sachets, teas, and more. The nose knows—and with Keville’s expertise, now you too can create your own sanctuary of health and happiness Cover 1 Titlepage 4 Copyright 5 Dedication 6 Contents 8 Introduction 10 A Tradition of Scent in The Garden 12 Designing with The Nose in Mind 48 Cultivating a Fragrance Garden 72 A Harvest of Scents and Flavors 94 Profiles of Aromatic Plants 114 Angelica 119 Anise hyssop 122 Balsam fir 123 Basil 123 Bay laurel 125 Bee balm 127 Bitter orange 129 Camphor 131 Cardamom 132 Catnip 134 Chamomile 135 Chinese wisteria 137 Clary sage 139 Clematis 142 Clove pink 143 Coriander 146 Curry plant 147 Damask rose 149 Daphne 151 Dill 153 Fennel 154 Flowering tobacco 155 Freesia 158 Gardenia 159 Harlequin glorybower 161 Heliotrope 164 Hyacinth 165 Indian Valerian 168 Japanese Honeysuckle 169 Jasmine 170 Juniper 171 Korean spice viburnum 173 Lamb’s ears 173 Lavender 176 Lemon 179 Lemon balm 181 Lemon grass 184 Lemon verbena 185 Lilac 187 Lily-of-the-valley 190 Marjoram 191 Mexican marigold 193 Mexican orange flower 193 Mignonette 195 Mint shrub 196 Mock orange 197 Myrtle 198 Oleander 199 Oriental lily 199 Orris root 201 Patchouli 204 Peppermint 205 Phlox 207 Pineapple sage 208 Poet’s daffodil 209 Primrose 211 Rockrose 212 Rose geranium 213 Rosemary 216 Rue 219 Sage 221 Santolina 224 Southernwood 225 Stock 226 Sweet-box 227 Sweet flag 229 Sweet olive 232 Sweet pea 233 Sweet pepperbush 235 Sweet woodruff 236 Tansy 237 Thyme 239 Trumpet flower 241 Tuberose 243 Vetiver 246 Violet 247 Wallflower 249 Willow peppermint 250 Wintergreen 251 Wintersweet 252 Witch hazel 253 Wormwood 253 Yarrow 255 Acknowledgments 260 Resources 262 Metric conversions 267 Photography and Illustration Credits 268 Index 269 “Kathi guides you to all the joys of an aromatic garden with wonderful tips, fascinating facts, and sumptuous photos.” —Mandy Aftel, acclaimed natural perfumer and author of Essence and Alchemy and Fragrant The Aromatherapy Garden explains how fragrant plants can be as therapeutic as they are intoxicating, and how easy it is to add this captivating element to gardens large and small. It reveals the scents, secrets, and science behind fragrant plants, and how to optimize the full benefits of fragrance. Hone your powers of concentration with lemon verbena. Beat the blues with wintersweet. And use rose geranium to relieve anxiety and stress. Revealed here are the scents, secrets, and science behind plant aromatherapy, and how to optimize its full benefits. Detailed plant profiles will help you create a beautiful source of restorative aromas, oils, sachets, teas, and more. The nose knows—and with Keville’s expertise, now you too can create your own sanctuary of health and happiness Kathi guides you to all the joys of an aromatic garden with wonderful tips, fascinating facts, and sumptuous photos.Mandy Aftel, author of Essence and Alchemy and Fragrant Fragrant plants can be as therapeutic as they are intoxicating, and it is easy to add them to gardens large and small. The Aromatherapy Garden reveals the scents, secrets, and science behind fragrant plants, and shows you how to successfully create your own plant-filled sanctuary of health and happiness. Detailed plant profiles provide guidance on the full benefits of a range of plants and include comprehensive details on how to grow and care for them in a home garden. Also included are recipes for restorative aromas, oils, sachets, teas, and more. Immerse yourself in the healing power of fragrance. Plant aromas affect our brains in surprising and healthful ways, and adding potent botanicals to your gardens can create a restorative haven. Kathi Keville, internationally known aromatherapist and herbalist, shows you how to create rich garden scent combinations and make your own body oils, tonics, and sachets. Tap into Keville's wisdom, follow your nose, and discover the power of smell to delight and heal,"--page [4] of cover. Immerse yourself in the healing power of fragrance. Plant aromas affect our brains in surprising and healthful ways, and adding potent botanicals to your gardens can create a restorative haven. Kathi Keville, internationally known aromatherapist and herbalist, shows you how to create rich garden scent combinations and make your own body oils, tonics, and sachets. Tap into Keville's wisdom, follow your nose, and discover the power of smell to delight and heal, "--Page 4 of cover In The Aromatherapy Garden Kathi Keville, and internationally-known aroma therapist and herbalist, shows the reader how to create a beautiful, scent-filled garden. This detailed guide offers tips on how design for fragrance, with tips on where to place plants, how to layer the aroma, and advice on companion plants. A tradition of scent in the garden Designing with the nose in mind Cultivating a fragrant garden A harvest of scents and flavors Profiles of aromatic plants.