Growing a Tea Garden: Herbal Blends from Your Backyard in Australia

Designing Your Tea GardenA tea garden is one of the most satisfying small projects you can add to an Australian backyard — a dedicated bed or border of herbs grown specifically for drying and brewing, rather than cooking. Choose a sunny, well-drained spot close to the kitchen door, since you'll want to duck out for a handful of leaves on a whim. A garden roughly 2–3 square metres is enough for a genuinely varied blend collection; even a large pot cluster on a balcony will do.Core Plants for …