The Marx Home Herb Garden
Spring 2025 Update
This PAGE is currently UNDER CONSTRUCTION while we gather photos and the history of the Marx Home.
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Tours will be scheduled soon, but feel free to wander the garden whenever you choose. Please feel free to touch and smell the flowers and the leaves.
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Please do not pick the flowers
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Use the button below to check out herb growth, flowering information and medicinal use of the plants we have higlighted in the gardens.
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Feel free to wander the gardens and use the helpful list below to learn about the medicinal herbs we have picked to highlight in the gardens
Tea Garden
The Tea Garden is a peaceful space planted with herbs that calm, uplift, and restore. Each plant here is selected for its ability to soothe the spirit and nourish the body when steeped into warm infusions. From the cooling clarity of peppermint to the floral softness of chamomile, this garden invites you to slow down, brew a cup, and reconnect. Whether you’re seeking relaxation, digestion support, or a gentle daily ritual, the tea garden offers a natural path to well-being — one cup at a time.
Common Plants: Lemon balm, chamomile, peppermint, tulsi, lavender, hibiscus, rose, catnip.
Lavender
(Lavandula angustifolia)
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Actions: Nervine, antispasmodic, antimicrobial
- Reasons to work with this plant ally : Easing anxiety, supports rest, soothes headaches, and helps with minor burns or bites.
Chamomile
(Matricaria chamomilla)
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Actions: Mild sedative, anti-inflammatory, digestive
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Reasons to work with this plant ally: Relieves stress, helps with insomnia, eases gas and bloating, and calms irritated skin or nerves.
Anise Hyssop
(Agastache foeniculum)
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Actions: Carminative, antiviral, nervine
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Reasons to work with this plant ally: Eases digestive issues, calms anxiety, and supports respiratory health. Its gentle licorice-mint flavor makes it a lovely tea herb.
Tulsi/Holy Basil
(Ocimum sanctum)
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Actions: Adaptogen, immune supportive, uplifting
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Reasons to work with this plat ally: Balances stress hormones, supports immunity, boosts mood, and helps mental clarity.
Lemon Balm
(Melissa officinalis)
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Actions: Calming, anti-viral, digestive aid
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Reasons to work with this plant ally : Eases anxiety, soothes the tummy, supports sleep, helpful during colds or emotional overwhelm.
Tulsi
(Ocimum sanctum)
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Actions: Adaptogen, immune supportive, uplifting
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Reasons to work with this plant ally: Balances stress hormones, supports immunity, boosts mood, and helps mental clarity.
Calendula
(Calendula officinalis)
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Actions: Lymphatic, anti-inflammatory, vulnerary
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Reasons to work with this plat ally: Heals skin, reduces swelling, supports lymphatic flow, and soothes internal ulcers.
Lemon Verbena
(Aloysia citrodora)
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Actions: Calming, digestive, antioxidant
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Reasons to work with this plant ally: A lovely mood-lifter in tea, helps with nervous tension and indigestion. Its lemony scent uplifts and soothes.
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Mint
(Mentha × piperita)
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Actions: Antispasmodic, carminative, cooling
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Reasons to work with this plant ally: Relieves headaches, supports digestion, eases nausea, and clears sinuses.
Culinary Garden
The Culinary Garden is a celebration of herbs that transform meals into medicine. These savory, aromatic plants do more than flavor your favorite dishes — they also support digestion, immunity, and vibrant health. Each herb in this space connects the kitchen to the garden, encouraging a return to ancestral wisdom where food is both nourishment and therapy. From basil to thyme, this garden is your invitation to season life with intention.
Tarragon
(Artemisia dracunculus)
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Actions: Carminative, mild sedative, appetite stimulant
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Reasons to work with this plant ally: Traditionally used to stimulate appetite, ease bloating, and calm nerves. Has a subtle anise flavor.
Rosemary
(Rosmarinus officinalis)
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Actions: Circulatory stimulant, antioxidant, memory support
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Reasons to work with this play ally: Boosts focus and memory, eases muscle pain, and stimulates digestion.
Oregano
(Origanum vulgare)
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Actions: Antimicrobial, carminative, warming
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Reasons to work with this plat ally: Combats infections, eases gas, and acts as a warming digestive herb.
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Sage
(Salvia officinalis)
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Actions: Astringent, antibacterial, hormone balancer
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Reasons to work with this plant ally: Supports sore throats, reduces excessive sweating, and helps balance hormones during menopause, helps digest fats in diet.
Thyme
(Thymus vulgaris)
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Actions: Antiseptic, expectorant, antimicrobial
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Reasons to work with this plant ally: Supports respiratory health, clears coughs, helps fight colds and flu.
Basil
(Ocimum basilicum)
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Actions: Anti-inflammatory, digestive, antimicrobial
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Reasons to work with this plant ally: Soothes the stomach, helps fight infections, and reduces inflammation
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Bee Balm
(Monarda spp.)
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Actions: Antiseptic, carminative, diaphoretic
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Reasons to work with this plant ally: Soothes sore throats, helps with digestion, supports fevers, and clears sinuses. The “wild oregano” of the garden.
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Parsley
(Petroselinum crispum)
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Actions: Diuretic, anti-inflammatory, nutrient-rich
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Uses: Rich in vitamin C, supports kidney health, and may help reduce bloating.
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Chives
(Allium schoenoprasum)
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Actions: Mild stimulant, circulatory support
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Uses: A mild member of the garlic family, supports circulation and adds gentle detox properties.
Statue Garden
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Coneflower/
Echinacea
(Echinacea purpurea / angustifolia)
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Actions: Immune stimulant, anti-inflammatory
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Reasons to work with this plant ally: Shortens duration of colds and flu, supports immune response, and soothes infections.
Mugwort
(Artemisia vulgaris)
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Actions: Nervine, emmenagogue, bitter, dream enhancer
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Reasons to work with this plant ally: Supports menstrual flow, calms nerves, and enhances vivid dreams. Used in smudging and spiritual practices.(not to be used during preganacy)
Yarrow
(Achillea millefolium)
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Actions: Styptic, anti-inflammatory, diaphoretic
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Reasons to work witht this plant ally: Stops bleeding, supports fevers, helps with wound healing and menstrual regulation.
Lamb's Ear
(Stachys byzantina)
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Actions: Antibacterial, wound-healing, absorbent
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Reasons to work with this plant ally: Known as a natural “wooly bandage,” used historically for wound dressing. Absorbs blood and fluids, helps slow bleeding, and soothes irritation.
Horseradish
(Armoracia rusticana)
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Actions: Stimulant, decongestant, antimicrobial
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Reasons to work with this plant ally: Clears sinuses, boosts circulation, stimulates digestion, and can fight mild infections. Its pungent heat wakes up sluggish systems.
Lavender
(Lavandula angustifolia)
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Actions: Nervine, antispasmodic, antimicrobial
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Reasons to work with this plant ally: Eases anxiety, supports rest, soothes headaches, and helps with minor burns or bites.
Trellis Garden
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Honeysuckle
(Lonicera spp.)
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Actions: Antiviral, anti-inflammatory, cooling
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Reasons to work with this plant ally: Traditionally used in Chinese medicine to clear heat and toxins. Calms sore throats and infections. Flowers are used for teas and syrups.
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Feverfew
(Tanacetum parthenium)
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Actions: Anti-inflammatory, migraine preventive
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Reasons to work with this plant ally: Helps reduce migraine frequency and inflammation, especially for tension-related headaches.
Honeysuckle
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Calendula
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Anise Hyssop
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Lemon Balm
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Anise Hyssop
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Weed or Herb?
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Herbal Vocabulary
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