Things You'll Need:
- Variety of medicinal plants
- Garden ornaments (sundial, birdbath, edging stones and the like)
- Peat moss and/or compost
- Perlite
- Organic fertilizer
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Step 1
Choose which medicinal plants you would like to include in your apothecary garden. Some common plants found in apothecary gardens include thyme, sweet marjoram, betony, spearmint, peppermint, lavender, fennel, rue, valerian, sage, comfrey, horehound, lemon balm and pot marigold. Most of these plants are easy to grow and can help with common ailments such as arthritis, gout, common cold, insect bites, rashes and more.
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Step 2
Plant your apothecary garden for easy maintenance. You may plant your medicinal garden in standard rows, or add a creative and classic medieval apothecary touch by planting a circular garden around a birdbath, sundial or garden fountain. Medicinal plants also work great as border plants in your flower or vegetable garden and can accentuate your landscape.
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Step 3
Prepare the soil for successful growth in your apothecary garden by turning the soil with peat moss or compost. Add a bit of perlite if you garden has poor drainage. To get your garden started on the right note, you may consider adding a thin layer of organic fertilizer to the top of the soil.
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Step 4
Ornament your apothecary garden in the medieval style by adding edging stones in Gothic designs and incorporating small gargoyle statues into your garden. Consider installing a dipping well that will collect rain water for easy watering or choose a medieval inspired garden bench or gazebo. For serious apothecary gardeners, you might consider landscaping your plants into a maze or labyrinth.
