I’ve been using and learning from herbs since I planted my first herb garden, 21 yrs ago and I’m still amazed that though terribly neglected, every spring it burst forth into life. Using herbs varies for many people; cooking, medicinal and botanical.
I’m currently a student of Herb Mentor with John Gallagher and love the hands on learning that he has established. Using herbs is a huge part of my life since I’m recovering my body from Lyme Disease and it’s many co-infections with Dr. Zhang’s Chinese Herbal Medicine. I’ve chosen to use alternative medicine most of my adult life and now to heal from this disease I’m using traditional foods as well as the plant kingdom that God created and said, “It is GOOD!”
Beautiful Breast Oil Infusing
Infusing Oils in the sun
My kitchen herb garden w/ dill, 2 sages, african basil, borage and garlic chives
(the tiny plant in the bottom right corner is my first ever herb seedling…tiny sage)
Harvesting Dandelions for my Breast Salve
THE KNIGHTS HOSPITALLER HERB GARDEN
POOLE DORSET
A PLACE FOR PRAYER AND HEALING IN CHRIST JESUS
In medieval times, a garden would have a symbolic and spiritual dimension.
The enclosed garden was a sacred area were one would pray.
From the earliest records, gardens have been associated with People of faith.
The Knights Hospitallers would have needed a constant supply of healing herbs to treat their sick and wounded.
We know from illustrated manuscripts of the time that herb gardens were small, neatly-ordered areas of narrow fenced beds, separated by paths.
Many plants were described as ‘medicinal’, and they were relied upon for hundreds of years to provide cures for even the most serious illnesses and wounds; their special properties were singled out by observation and experiment.
Our herb and prayer garden has only been established this summer.
The following herbs may be found in the The Knights Hospitallers Garden
Poole Dorset
Thanks Poole,
That is truly very interesting. Many have wondered where gardens and faith come together…I just know they do. I often go to my garden and pray or sing….”I come to the garden alone, while the dew is still on the cabbage!” I’ll have to look into that book. Thanks.
Diane