| Garden Beds |
The Tussie Mussie bed in the herb garden is planted with one tussie mussie flower grouping. The circle represents a talking bouquet whose fragrant herbs and flowers carry a message in a Language of Flowers for a Mother’s tussie mussie. The border edge with white geraniums, sweet alyssum, chamomile, or white pansy represents the lace doily that usually surrounds a bouquet. The message for the following flowers and herbs can be seen during their appropriate season.
Rose for UNITY, LOVE GRACE, GENTILITY Rosemary for REMEMBRANCE Sweet Marjoram for KINDNESS Salvia, Mealy Sage "Victoria" for WISDOM Coreopsis "Early Sunrise" for ALWAYS CHEERFUL Monarda/Bee Balm for COMPASSION, SWEET VIRTUE Fennel for PRAISEWORTHINESS, STRENGTH Purple Coneflower for SKILL, CAPABILITY Calla Lily for BEAUTY, MODESTY Calendula for HEALTH, JOY, AFFECTION, CONSTANCY, REMEMBRANCE Ox-eye Daisy for PATIENCE, SOPHISTICATION Lavender for DEVOTION, HAPPINESS Pansy for LOVING THOUGHTS Anemone/Windflower for TRUTH, SINCERITY Roman Chamomile for COMFORT, PATIENCE Lamb’s Ears for SOFTNESS, GENTLENESS, SURPRISE, SUPPORT Pink Verbena for FAMILY UNION Scented Geranium for PERFERENCE, COMFORT White Geranium for GRACEFULNESS Sweet Alyssum for WORTH BEYOND BEAUTY |
