The Herb Garden

With the encouragement of the Kingwood Herb Society, an herb garden was built and formally opened in June, 1977. Located north of Kingwood Hall, the garden was designed to not just show herbs in a systematic display of their uses, but to also emphasize their ornamental qualities.
The garden is divided into six sections. The knot section divides the garden in half. Knots were originally geometric features of herb gardens in 16th Century England. Our knot weaves juniper and boxwood into a star pattern. During spring and summer, tulips and annuals fill the star.

East of the knot are the culinary, medicinal and blue-grey sections, while to the west, tea and fragrance, dye, and ornamental sections can be found.

Plants with multiple uses may be found in more than one section. There are many familiar herbs such as sage and thyme, but exotic herbs such as lemon grass and the root beer plant are also displayed. With the help and support of the Kingwood Herb society, the Herb garden has developed into a wonderful little space which is a delight to see, taste, and smell.