Heavenly Herbal Projects

Growing herbs in the garden yields a number of benefits both practical and aesthetic. Holly Shimizu, Managing Director of the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia, shows how to use popular herb varieties to create tea, potpourri and decorative arrangements. Other featured projects include an herbal bath sprinkle and an herbal smoke diffuser. These homemade luxuries provide affordable alternatives to store-bought favorites and make great gifts for friends and family. The basic herbs used in Holly's demonstration include:

• Lemon verbena
• Thyme
• Rosemary
• Lavender
• Sage
• Mint

Guests
Holly Shimizu
Author and Horticulturist, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
1800 Lakeside Avenue
Richmond, VA 23228
Phone: 804-262-9887
Fax: 804-553-3178
Also in this Episode

Way to Grow : Episode WTG-126
•	Heavenly Herbal Projects
•	Ornamental Grasses
•	Childproofing Your Garden