Donna’s Dream: A Medicinal Garden for Burns Village & Farm
Disclaimer: The information shared in this video is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before using any plants or herbs for medicinal purposes.
Donna, a member of Burns Village & Farm, has a personal vision, a thriving medicinal garden filled with plants that heal, soothe, and nourish in her yard at Burns Village and Farm. Fortunately, the climate in Burns, Tennessee, provides the ideal conditions for such a garden to thrive.
Here in this video, she shares her medicinal garden that she’s growing right now before Burns Village & Farm breaks ground (See her full list below). This is a true passion for Donna.
Situated in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b, Burns’ seasons bring hot, sunny summers, cool, wet winters, and about 53 inches of annual rainfall. This balance makes it possible to grow an abundance of medicinal herbs, many of which have been used for centuries in teas, salves, tinctures, and home remedies.
Among the top contenders for Donna’s personal garden is echinacea, the vibrant coneflower known for its immune-boosting properties and often found in herbal teas and tinctures during cold and flu season.
Chamomile, with its dainty white blossoms, is another must-have, perfect for calming the nerves, aiding digestion, and making a gentle tea that’s even safe for children. For topical remedies, calendula is a powerhouse; its leaves and flowers can be infused into salves to help heal bruises, sprains, and minor skin injuries.
No medicinal garden would be complete without mint, whether spearmint or peppermint, thriving in our humid summers and offering digestive support, respiratory relief, and a refreshing base for teas.
Lavender is another garden star, valued for its calming fragrance and used in everything from sleep aids to skincare products.
Chicory, a great sedative and analgesic, similar to Ibuprofen. The roots, leaves, and seeds can be used for its antibacterial and anti-fungal properties too. Coffee, tea, poultices, and tinctures can be made from this versatile plant.
Finally, purple giant hyssop adds beauty and purpose, attracting pollinators while contributing to soothing herbal blends with its mint-family medicinal benefits.
Central beds of echinacea and chamomile can provide easy access for regular tea harvests. Most of these medicinal plants thrive in sunny areas with well-draining soil and occasional fertilizing. It’s rewarding when you have created a garden that’s as beautiful as it is useful.
Burns Village & Farm is more than just a neighborhood; it’s a heart-centered oasis where sustainable agriculture, intentional living, and connection to the land come together. From our community-supported agriculture program to seasonal workshops and farm gatherings, everything we do is rooted in a love for nature and each other. Donna’s personal medicinal garden is just one more way we’re cultivating a place where health and harmony can grow side by side.
If you’re curious about life at Burns Village & Farm or want to bring your own garden dreams to life, we invite you to learn more. Attend a virtual information session and discover a community where nature’s wisdom is part of daily living, and where every seed planted tells a story of care, connection, and hope for the future.
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🌿 Donna’s Full List
Chicory
“Chicory: a healer in disguise. Roots roasted for coffee, leaves to soothe pain. 🌱☕ Imagine this in Tennessee soil.”
Yarrow
“Yarrow: the ancient wound healer. Bleeding stopped, digestion soothed, power in every tiny petal. ✨🍵”
California Poppy
“California Poppy: not just beauty, an infusion for calm nerves and restful sleep. 🌼💤”
Echinacea
“Echinacea: immune defense from seed to tincture. A little plant with big strength against colds and flu. 🌸🧪”
Calendula
“Calendula: sunshine for your skin. Petals brewed as tea to calm, heal, and restore. 🌞🌼”
Marshmallow
“Marshmallow root: comfort for the stomach. Cooked down, it eases heartburn and ulcers. 🌿🍵”
Chamomile
“Chamomile: gentle medicine in a cup. A tea for digestion, a nightly ritual for peace. 🌼☕”
Evening Primrose
“Evening Primrose: a women’s ally. Hormone balance, bruise relief, and quiet strength at dusk. 🌙🌸”
Feverfew
“Feverfew: small but mighty. Headache relief, insect repellent, camomile’s lookalike with a twist. 🌿✨”
Lavender
“Lavender: calm in bloom. Anxiety eased, sleep invited, sip it as tea, breathe it as peace. 💜🌿”