The fairies love interesting rocks with flecks of crystals and colours. This garden has miniature thyme to grace the sitting area of the courtyard. Miniature furniture adds the final touch and an inviting swing is easily made from a piece of wood. No children's garden would be complete without the soft downy touch of this plant which is sometimes called bunny ears too. Children are fascinated by seeing the tiny hairs of the leaf under a magnifying glass.
Children love to watch as felines roll, play and go silly in the garden.
This plant was valued by our pioneer foremothers since the leaves when brewed into a mild tea were sometimes all they had at hand to soothe the terrible cries of a colicky baby . Lemon Balm Melissa officinalis Our celebrated herb of the year for 2001 is so lemony and delightful that any child would be interested in starting their own garden if introduced to this perennial favourite. However, lemon balm is the easiest of all to care for. Either as a new plant or from seeds, this herb will flourish in most any garden for years and years to come. Back to the Top Herbs at Home Magazine Photos are of the Emily Creek Herb Farm.