[colleensj]

My son has a visual impairement and I want to make him a little sensory herb garden.
I was wondering which are the best herbs to use for smell and colour of flowers etc.

I am very new to all this and would really appreciate a bit of guidence.  :blink:  

thanx

[shokkyy]

I don't think anything smells nicer than mint when you brush against it. I'd buy mint perfume if I could

Thyme has a sweet little white flower. Chives have a nice big, bright flower.

[DavidT]

Lavender, Mint, Sage, Lemon Balm. Basil, Bay, Rosemary and Chives, for starters.

[colleensj]

Oh the Lemon Balm sounds nice.
I have bought mint, peppermint, thyme....oregano and curryplant so far.

I also have a lovely furry little alpine that has bright yellow flowers on that I might fit in there too cos he likes that.

Are there any I would be able to grow from seed right now or do I have to wait until a certain time of year to do that?

thanx for helping me out everyone I am taking on all your ideas.

[daisy1990]

most herbs are easy to grow from seeds.  As many are mediteranean in origin they like a sunny spot and well drained soil (add some grit) you can get lots in pots too so could have some on his window sill.  Rememebr to plant mint in a pot not the ground or it will take over and you will have nothing else!

[chamomile]

lemon verbena has a gorgeous lemon smell when brushed against

[DavidT]

And Chamomile. All of these should be available in small pots at your local garden centre, Colleen.

[colleensj]

Wow, some great tips there I didn't know that about the grit and of course chives!! they get a big pink flowers dont they?

Might grow some basil/chives/ I have seed trays/propigater and compost feeling all green fingered.
We dont have much land but hubby has said he'll build me a planter for the garden for some herbs and maybe even a few veggies.....

Thanks for all your ideas

[Ice]

If you grow lemon balm be sure to not let it seed or it will be everywhere.   I would also add Thai Basil to the list for sheer fragrance alone.

[Aunt Sally]

Basil - really pungent

[Swing Swang]

Ditto sage.

Hyssop, tarragon, myrtle.

Might want to consider box as an edging plant as it has a wonderful musty scent after fain and might give olfactory interest once all the volatile herbs are over.

Lavender is also a herb and can be used to flavour biscuits as well as bing included in many 'herbes de Provance' mixes.

SS

[sclarke624]

Calendula lovely bright orange flower.  Easy from seed.  Flowers every year.

[Hey Jude]

Not a herb I know, but I've got a pelargonium - the variety is 'P Tomentosum', it has a really strong peppermint fragrance, but even better than that, it has the softest, furry leaves - I stroke it every time I pass it! Oh it also has a white flower too; a wonderful plant!

[Yorkie]

Don't plant the mint direct into the garden or it'll take over.  Plant it in a pot and either sink the pot into the garden or leave it standing on the surface

[kermit]

Its got to be lemon thyme - incredible smell, and very pretty flowers.  We cut ours and add to flower arrangements for the house.  Nice smell and good case filler.  Oh, and great with chicken