Emagein Tea - Tea Cup Teddy Bear Garden Nurseries

Teacup Teddy Bear Garden Nursery Kits

Herb Chancy, herbalist and gardener in the children's book series "Teaville" has put together his famous "teacup teddy bear garden nurseries" just for you. Each kit contains drainage stones, rich soil, herbal seeds, and planting instructions to grow your very own garden in a beautiful cup and saucer planter (included). Lets not forget your very own Teaville Teddy to watch over your garden while it sprouts. The resulting plant can be used to make herbal tea. Below are descriptions of each seed and the benefits of the tea. Choose your kit from the following selections Price: $15.00 each - Free Shipping
	Agrimony
	Agrimony has long been used in place of tea in Europe. It is a hardy perennial reaching 3-5 ft. and prefers full sun to light shade in ordinary well drained soil. The flowers, leaves and stems are harvested for tea when plants are in bloom. It has a delightful taste, with a somewhat apricot like flavor. Can be sweetened with licorice or honey.


	Anise
	An annual plant growing to 2 ft. tall. Prefers growing in cultivated soil with compost worked in and full sun. Anise tea is one of the best herbal teas that you could ever hope to make. It has a delicious flavor, and is said to be helpful in the treatment of asthma, colic, bronchitis and nausea. Leaves and seeds used to flavor licorice. Delicious in salads. Seeds are often used in applesauce, cakes, breads, soups and stews. It has a very pleasant sweet licorice like taste and delightful aroma.


	Borage
	The ancient Greeks believed that this herb imparted courage and was often added to wine. Has been used to treat fevers and as an antidote against poisons. It is an annual plant growing to 3 ft. tall. Does well even in poor soils and can grow in full sun to partial shade. Cucumber flavored leaves used in salads and summer drinks. Good bee plant. It's leaves and flowers are harvested for tea.


	Fennel
	A perennial usually grown as a garden annual. Grows to 5 ft. tall in most garden soils and likes full sun. Fennel tea has long been used as a remedy for stomach and digestive problems. It is believed to stimulate the appetite, relieve cramps and spasms, ease flatulence and expel mucous. The seeds of the plant make a tea that is used to aid digestion and as a tonic for the spleen, kidney and reproductive glands. Plant produces good greens for salads, cole slaws and dressings. The roots can be used in cooking. Its seeds and leaves are harvested for tea. It has a very nice flavor reminiscent of anise.


	Hyssop
	A hardy perennial growing 1-2 ft. tall that needs light, well drained soil and partial shade. A popular remedy for coughs, asthma and lung disorders. Similar to mint flavor, use small amount in salads and other dishes. Harvest the green tops of the herbs for best tea. It has a minty, slightly bitter taste.


	Lemon Balm
	A hardy perennial growing to 2-4 ft., prefers light sandy soil and full sun to partial shade. Lemon scented leaves and sprigs used to make teas and cool drinks. It is thought to relieve asthma, migraine headaches and toothaches. Good for potpourri and the flowers attract bees. Harvest the leaves for tea. It has a light, lemony flavor that needs no other flavorings added, in fact it is a good flavoring herb to mix with other herbal teas.


	Roman Chamomile
	Grows only 3-12 inches tall and releases a delightful apple like odor when bruised or walked on. Will grow in sun or partial shade, but requires moist, well drained soil. A strongly aromatic perennial plant that has many medicinal uses. An infusion made from one ounce of flowers to one pint of water makes a soothing tonic that is said to calm hysterical and nervous affections in women. It will cut short an attack of delirium tremens in the early stage. Also effective against diarrhea. Harvest the flowers for tea. It has a delightful apple taste.


	Wood Betony
	A hardy perennial to three ft. with deep purple flowers. Grows to 1-2 ft. tall in full sun to partial shade and requires rich, well drained soil. Tea made from the leaves is said to be effective against depression and despair and is said to be a good blood purifier. Harvest the leaves for tea. It has a slightly bitter astringent taste, but not too strong. You may want to add a little honey to sweeten the taste.