INDEX

A

Acacia dealbata 10, 98–99

Achillea millefolium 100

acne 100, 108, 125, 129, 131, 133, 140

Acorus calamus 32, 90

Actinidia 89

Akebia quintata 9, 89

Alba roses 49

Allen, Nellie B. 27

Allium schoenoprasum 18, 33, 36, 46, 73, 101

Aloysia triphylla 9, 32, 33, 73, 102–103

alyssum, sweet see Lobularia

Anemone 25

Anethum graveolens 34

Angelica archangelica 33, 104

angelica ratafia 38

angels' trumpets see Brugmansia

Anthriscus cerefolium 18, 34

antiseptics 32, 94, 100, 101, 105, 109, 120, 124, 130, 138, 140, 145, 146, 155, 165, 170

anxiety 78, 98, 111, 136, 143, 153

aphrodisiacs 49, 111, 113, 114, 119, 128, 133, 140, 141, 152, 161

Aponogeton distachyos 90

apple and herb soup 36

Aquilegia 91

arbours 22, 24, 87–89

Artemisia dracunculus 8, 33, 105

arteriosclerosis 100, 129, 155

arthritis 104, 117, 164

Asperula orientalis 62

astringents 53, 98, 100, 109, 112, 116, 120, 133, 146, 150

astrology 31

auricula 25, 42, 44

Austin, David 10, 50, 152

autumn 44–45, 62

azalea see Rhododendron

B

Babiana stricta (baboon flower) 64

Babylon 16

balcony gardens 59, 82

balm, lemon see Melissa

Banks, Joseph 58

basil see Ocimum

basil sauce 37

bath bags and sachets 79

bay see Laurus

bergamot see Monarda

blackcurrants 150

blood pressure 100, 124, 150

bluebells see Hyacinthoides

body oils 76

Borago officinalis (borage) 34

borage summer wine 39

borders 42–43

favourite plants 44–45

roses 46–48

Boronia 64

bouquet garni 33

Bourbon roses 50

Bouvardia 64

box, sweet or Christmas see Sarcococca

brandy bottle see Nuphar

briar 48, 62

broom, common see Cytisus

broom, Spanish see Spartium

Brugmansia 64

Brunfelsia 64

Buddleja 51, 65

burning bush see Dictamnus

Buxus semperviens (box) 8, 22, 24, 31, 46, 48, 62, 85, 86

C

Calendula officinalis 8, 32, 33, 106–7

Camellia 65

carnation see Dianthus

catmint see Nepeta

Cedrus (cedar) 94

cellulitis 117, 129, 146, 164

centifolia or cabbage roses 49, 152–3

Chamaemelum nobile (Roman chamomile) 8, 31, 32, 33, 76, 85, 86, 87, 91, 108

chamomile seats 86, 87

charnomile, German see Matricaria

Chelsea Physic Garden 6, 31

cherry pie see Heliotopium

cherry tree see Prunus

chervil see Anthriscus

children 78, 79, 83, 90, 108, 137, 140, 142

Chimonanthus praecox 53, 62

chives see Allium schoenoprasum

chocolate vine see Akebia

Choisya temata 48, 51, 72

Christianity 17, 19–20

Christmas rose see Helleborus

cicely, sweet see Myrrhis

Cionura erecta (syn. Marsdenia erecta) 89

circles 83, 85

circulation 113, 117, 124, 146, 155, 160, 164

Cistus ladanifer 9, 109

Citrus aurantium 110–11

citrus trees 8, 110–11

Clematis 72, 88

C. armandii ‘Apple Blossom’ 9, 10

C. fiammula 62

Clethra arborea 65

climbers 87–9

cloister gardens 19, 31

colds 104, 134, 136, 137, 138, 140, 142, 145, 148, 150, 155, 160, 161, 165

colic 108, 113, 117, 142

colitis 106, 134

conservatories 56

containers 59–62

contemporary influences 26–7, 42–3

Convallaria majalis 18, 59, 112

Coriandrum sativum (coriander) 33, 113

cotton lavender see Santolina

coughs 38, 104, 125, 126, 134, 140, 161, 165

cowslip see Primula veris

cramps 116, 117, 131, 143, 160

Crocus 60, 62, 91

culinary plants 33–5

Cupressus (cypress) 94

currants see Ribes

curry plant see Helichrysum

Cyclamen 9, 59, 60, 62

Cytisus scoparius 162

D

daffodils see Narcissus

damask roses 48–9, 152

Daphne 48, 51, 59, 62, 72

D. bolua 9

datura see Brugmansia

depression 98, 109, 111, 128, 131, 136, 143, 153, 160

design 83–6

detoxifying 101, 106, 111, 112

Deutzia 52

Dianthus 9, 25, 29, 42, 46, 53, 61, 72, 91

D. caryophyllus 114–15

diarrhoea 98

Dictamnus albus 73, 116

digestion 101, 130, 138, 161

complaints 138, 142, 143, 145

indigestion 108, 113, 136, 137, 143, 160, 160

nausea 136, 137, 138, 143

stomach ulcers 106

dill see Anethum

dill sauce 37

spinach with dill 37

distillation 70

diuretics 34, 112, 162

Doctrine of Signatures 31

Dregea sinensis 65

drying herbs and flowers 74

E

earache 108

eau-de-Cologne 74

eczema 100, 106, 108, 129, 131, 133, 170

Egypt, ancient 6, 16, 18, 70, 101, 126, 133

elder see Sambucus

elecampane see Inula

energy boosters 101

enfleurage 70, 75

epilepsy 141

Erysimum cheiri 42, 44, 45, 61, 91

essential oils 6

home distilling 74

established gardens 8–9, 83–4

Eucalyptus 94

F

fevers 100, 116, 157

Filipendula ulmaria 30, 32

flag, sweet see Acorus

flatulence 113

Florentine iris see Iris fiorentina

flower waters 74

flu 136, 137, 140, 155, 165

focal points 90

Foeniculum vulgare (fennel) 18, 31, 62, 117

forget-me-not 43, 91

Freesia 60

Fremontodendron ‘California Glory' 9

frets 42

fruit trees 15, 18, 21, 24, 25, 42, 59

G

Galanthus 69, 62, 63, 91

Galium odoratum 29, 32, 35, 91

garden ‘rooms' 14, 26, 83, 84

garden design 83–6

Gardenia augusta 10, 118–19

Gaultheria procumbens 62

Genders, Roy 27

genital problems 105, 131

ginger plant see Hedychium

Gladiolus 25

glasshouses 56

Greece, ancient 18, 70

greenhouses 8, 56, 58

grief 109, 122

gum arabic 98

H

Hamamelis mollis 53

hanging baskets 61

hawthorn, water see Aponogeton

headaches 108, 131, 141, 145, 148, 153, 170

hedges 22, 24

Hedychium gardnerianum 9

Helichrysum italicum 120

Heliotropium 61

Helleborus 91, 92

herb butter 38

herb gardens 30, 85–6

aromatherapy 32

culinary 33

herb pillows 77–8

herbal teas 36

herbal vinegars and oils 36

Hesperis matronalis 44

hiccoughs 34

honeysuckle see Lonicera

hot herb slaw 37

Hottonia palustris 90

Hoya 10, 65

Humulus lupulus (hops) 121

hyacinth, grape see Muscari

Hyacinthoides 92

Hyacinthus orientalis 25, 26, 42, 59, 122–3

hypertension 100, 131, 136, 145

Hyssopus officinalis (hyssop) 22, 32, 33, 86, 124

I

incense 16, 70, 74, 82

insomnia 79, 100, 108, 131, 136, 143, 153, 169, 170

Inula coryzae 32

Inula helenium 125

Iris 20, 25, 30, 42, 46, 59, 62, 73

I. florentina 73, 126–7

I. pseudacorus 90

Islam 14–15, 20

J

Jasminum 8, 9, 61, 87, 128

Jefferson, Thomas 43

Jekyll, Gertrude 11, 26, 27, 42, 43, 44, 109, 146, 154, 170

jonquil 59, 91

Judaeism 17

Juniperus communis 33, 94, 129

Juniperus squamata 62

K

Kadsura japonica 89

kidney infections 34, 162

knot gardens 22, 24, 27, 86

L

ladders 85

landscape gardening 26

Lathyrus odorata 61, 62

Laurus nobilis 33, 62, 130

Lavandula (lavender) 32, 131

L. dentata 9, 61

L. stoechas (French lavender) 62

lavender honey 38

lawns 91

Lawson, William 32

laxatives 170

Le Nôtre, Andre 24, 25

lemon verbena see Aloysia

lemon verbena jelly 38

Lenten rose see Helleborus

lilac see Syringa

Lilium 25, 42, 46, 59, 61, 92

L. candidum 8, 21, 72, 91, 132–3

lily-of-the valley see Convallaria

lime see Tilia

Lobularia maritima 61

Lonicera 61, 87, 88

L. periclymenum 134–5

Loudon, John 26, 42

lungwort see Pulmonaria

Lutyens, Edwin 27

lymphatic system 106

M

Madonna lily see Lilium candidum

Magnolia 94

Mahonia 52, 62

Malcolmia maritima 45

Mandevilla laxa 65

marigold see Calendula

marjoram see Origanum

Matricaria recutita 91

Matthiola 45, 61, 62

meadows 91

meadowsweet see Filipendula

medicinal gardens 6, 16–17, 31

medieval gardens 6, 18–22, 26–27, 31

Melaleuca 94

Melissa officinalis 31, 33, 136

menopause 146

Mentha (mint) 8, 19, 31, 33, 91

M. aquatica 90

M. pulegium 91

M. x piperita 137

mignonette see Reseda

migraine 131, 136, 143, 169

mimosa see Acacia

mint bush see Prostanthera

mint punch 39

Monarda didyma 138–9

monasteries 18–21, 31

mouth ulcers 106

Muscari armeniacum 59

Myrrhis odorata 35

Myrtus communis (myrtle) 140

N

Narcissus 25, 42, 59

N. poeticus 10, 11, 141

nasturtium see Tropaeolum

Nepeta cataria (catmint) 142

Nerium oleander 10, 66

nervous debility 104, 120, 124

new English roses 50

Nicotiana alata 44, 61, 62

North, Marianne 58

Nuphar lutea 90

Nymphaea odorata 90

O

obesity 117, 129

Ocimum basilicum 143

oedema 104, 117, 164

oils 36

oil-based infusions 76

onions 18, 30

orange tree, bitter see Citrus aurantium

orange, mock see Philadelphus

orangeries 56

orchids 10, 66

Origanum vulgare 144–5

P

Paeonia 8

pain relief 108, 120, 130, 138, 142, 143, 155, 169

pansy 31

paradise gardens 14–15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 24, 26, 27, 56

parterres 24, 42

pea, sweet see Lathyrus

Pelargonium 8, 56, 61

P. graveolens 146–7

pennyroyal see Mentha pulegium

peppermint see Mentha x piperita

perfumes 6, 70–3

burning 74

home-made 75

manufacture 70

spirituality 14–15

wash balls 77

periods 108, 130, 152, 160

Persian gardens 14–15

personal needs 82, 83

pesto 36

Petroselinum crispum (parsley) 18, 19, 33, 34

Petunia 61

Philadelphus 52, 61

Phlox 44, 61

physic gardens 6, 25, 31

pinks see Dianthus

Pinus (pine) 94

plant hunters 58

pleasure gardens 20, 21

Plumeria rubra 66

Poet's narcissus see Narcissus

Polianthes tuberosa 62

polyanthus 24, 25, 44

Populus (poplar) 93

Portland roses 49

pot pourri 32, 71, 76–7

pots 33, 59–62

pregnancy 100, 104, 105, 106, 109, 114, 116, 124, 125, 126, 129, 142, 143, 145, 154, 158, 160, 166

Primula veris 44, 62, 90

Primula vulgaris (primrose) 22, 44, 59, 60

Prostanthera cuneata 148

Prunus 60, 86

Pulmonaria officinalis 20

R

Ranunculus 25

ravigote sauce 37

Renaissance gardens 22–5

Reseda odorata 62, 149

respiratory complaints 120, 122, 124, 125, 129, 131, 136, 137, 143, 145, 158, 160, 165

bronchitis 124, 125, 137, 140, 155, 165, 166

rheumatism 104, 129, 143, 145, 155, 165

Rhododendron 52, 60

Ribes odoratum 150–1

Robinson, William 11, 26, 42

rock rose see Cistus

rocket, sweet see Hesperis

Rome, ancient 18, 19, 34, 56, 70, 77, 133, 141, 149, 170

Rosa 15, 18, 30, 46–50, 61, 86, 87

R. gallica 20, 48, 152

rose gardens 46–50

rose geranium see Pelargonium

rose petal wine 39

Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) 18, 19, 22, 31, 32, 33, 62, 85, 86, 154

Ruta graveolens (rue) 18, 20, 31, 32, 71, 156–7

S

Sackville-West, Vita 26, 48

safety 90

Salvia officinalis (sage) 18, 31, 32, 33, 62, 85, 158

Sambucus 94

Sanguisorba minor (salad burnet) 34–5, 91

Santolina chamaecyparissus 46, 85, 159

Sarcococca 62

Satureja (savory) 33, 160–1

S. hortensis (summer savory) 33, 61

scent 14–15, 26–7, 59, 82

classification 72–3

Scilla 59

shock 109, 111, 136

Skimmia 53, 59, 62

skin conditions 76, 98, 100, 104, 106, 108, 109, 111, 112, 116, 117, 120, 124, 125, 129, 131, 133, 134, 140, 146, 152, 155, 159, 165

sleeping pills 169

snowdrop see Galanthus

southernwood 18, 105

Spartium junceum 162–3

spices 16–17, 33

spicy fruit tea 39

spinach with dill 37

spirituality 14–15, 18–19

spring 42, 59–60

Stauntonia hexaphylla 89

Stephanotis floribunda 66

still rooms 71

stock see Matthiola

stock, Virginia see Malcolmia

stress 98, 100, 103, 108, 122, 124, 129, 131, 142, 145, 146, 153, 158, 169

Strong, Roy 86

style 83–4

Styrax 93

summer 61

sunflowers 25

sweet bags 78

Syringa 93

S. meyeri var. spontanea

‘Palibin’ 60

T

tarragon see Artemisia

tea tree oil 94

teas 31, 36, 39

tender species 59, 64–6, 94

Thouin, Gabriel 43

throats 38, 124, 146, 150, 155, 158, 160, 165

Thymus (thyme) 8, 18, 19, 33, 85, 86, 91, 164

thyme and lemon sauce 38

Tilia 31, 94

tisanes 31, 33, 36

tobacco plant see Nicotiana

toilet waters 75

toothache 145

topiary 22, 90

Trachelospermum jasminoides 9, 88

trees 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 24, 42, 43, 59, 93–4

Tropaeolum majus 33, 61, 166–7

tuberose see Polianthes

Tulipa 25, 42, 60, 91

tussie mussies 32, 78–9

U

urban gardens 10

urinary infections 105, 131, 150, 166

uterus 128

V

Valeriana officinalis (valerian) 168–9

varicose veins 100

Verbena officinalis (vervain) 103

Verey, Rosemary 16, 27, 46, 53

vertigo 136

Viburnum 53, 62

Victorians 26, 42

villa gardens 19, 22, 24

vinegars 36

Viola cornuta 61

Viola odorata (sweet violet) 20, 22, 33, 59, 93, 170–1

violet, water see Hottonia

Virgin Mary 20, 21, 112, 133

W

wallflower see Erysimum

wash balls 77

water features 14–15, 19, 90

water lily see Nymphaea; see Nuphar

wax flowers see Hoya

wheels 85

window boxes 33, 61, 62

winter 62

wintergreen see Gaultheria

wintersweet see Chimonanthus

Wisteria 8, 88–9

witch hazel see Hamamelis

woodland areas 91–2

woodruff, blue see Asperula

woodruff, sweet see Galium

wreaths 79

Y

yarrow see Achillea

youthfulness 140, 141, 155

A border of dianthus flowers or carnations (Dianthus chinensis).