The 12th Designer Bed installation is 'Nature's Medicine Cabinet: The Medicinal Garden' by Katie's Garden's resident designer, Anna Peachey, of Anna Peachey Gardens.
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Installed in early April 2025, this garden is expected to evolve hugely over the months it is in place.
In the past the plants we chose to use in our gardens would have been based on their usefulness for either food of their healing properties, rather than for ornamental value.
The design is centred around a spiralling path of low-growing thyme leading to a relaxing chair, the perfect spot for sipping on a homemade medicinal tea, with a chamomile lawn to rest tired feet on. The chair is surrounded by a copper beech hedge with blackberries entwined throughout to supply a tasty snack. The trees in the garden provide a cocooning space to enjoy and recuperate in.
Early colour comes from Calendula officinalis, also known as English or Pot Marigold, accompanied by numerous evergreen ground cover plants filling out much of the space.
In the past the plants we chose to use in our gardens would have been based on their usefulness for either food of their healing properties, rather than for ornamental value.
The design is centred around a spiralling path of low-growing thyme leading to a relaxing chair, the perfect spot for sipping on a homemade medicinal tea, with a chamomile lawn to rest tired feet on. The chair is surrounded by a copper beech hedge with blackberries entwined throughout to supply a tasty snack. The trees in the garden provide a cocooning space to enjoy and recuperate in.
Early colour comes from Calendula officinalis, also known as English or Pot Marigold, accompanied by numerous evergreen ground cover plants filling out much of the space.
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Featured plants and their traditional uses
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TREES
Eucalyptus Silverana, French Blue – Relieving coughs, colds and congestion; easing joint pain Gingko biloba – Improving memory, brain health and circulation Malus x domestica (apple) – Apple cider vinegar; anti-microbial; reducing symptoms of diabetes HERBS Chamaemelum nobile (chamomile) - Relieving anxiety, soothing digestive issues, promoting sleep Foeniculum vulgare (fennel) – Aiding digestion; relieving gas and bloating; anti-inflammatory Lavender Vera – Calming; improving sleep; easing headaches; supporting skin health Origanum vulgare (oregano) – Antioxidant; anti-microbial; anti-inflammatory Rosemary officinalis – Improving memory; relieving pain; supporting circulatory and nervous symptoms Salvia officinalis (sage) – Aiding digestive issues; reducing respiratory problems; relieving menopause symptoms; improving oral health Thyme coccineus, Silver Queen – Anti bacterial and fungal; fighting acne; lowering blood pressure; relieving coughing; boost immunity ANNUALS Calendula officinalis (pot marigold) – Treating skin ailments; reducing pain and inflammation |
SHRUBS
Fagus sylvatica (copper beech) – Remedying skin ailments, chest infections; relieving toothaches Hamamelis mollis pallida (witch hazel) – Astringent; anti-inflammatory; relieving skin conditions Rose Charles de Mills, Mama Mia, Let There Be Love – Reducing inflammations; reducing symptoms of diabetes, depression, stress, seizures and ageing Rubus fruticosus (blackberry) – Relieving digestive issues; improving cardiovascular health PERENNIALS Achillea Apfelblute, Cloth of Gold, Strawberry Seduction (yarrow) – Healing wounds, relieving digestive issues and menstrual issues. Alchemilla mollis (lady’s mantle) – Anti-inflammatory; relieving digestive problems Echinacea Magnus (coneflower) – Supporting immune system; remedy for coughs and colds Monarda (bergamot) – Relieving digestive issues; reducing respiratory ailments; remedying skin ailments Verbascum chaixii Sixteen Candles (mullein) – Reducing respiratory ailments |
If you would like your own garden designed by Anna Peachey Gardens contact her by clicking here.
Please note that this garden is intended as a showcase of plants that have been traditionally used for medicinal purposes and that Katie's Garden Plant Centre is not qualified to recommend or endorse the use of any of them: consult with a registered practitioner before consuming or using any traditional remedies.
Click below to download the on-site handout featuring planting list