A Garden for the Senses

There’s a wonderful oasis of flowers, fragrance and flavors in this garden designed and maintained by the herb society of Nashville. Located within Centennial Park, this public garden was refreshed from the soil up, with a new design that includes several varieties of favorite herbs like basil, rosemary and thyme, plus purposeful plants boasting blooms of purples, pinks and a pretty blue.

Post author By NPT Editorial
Post date July 23, 2026

Plants Featured in this Clip

Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) 'Hill Hardy'
Salvia rosmarinus (Rosemary) 'Arp'
Gomphrena (globe amaranth)
Amsonia (Bluestar) 'String Theory'
Coreopsis lanceolata (Lanceleaf coreopsis)

Gardener Extras

Ocimum basilcum (African blue basil) leaves are sweeter than most green basils, making it good for tea, salads, rice or pasta dishes.
Salvia officinalis 'Berggarten' (Berggarten sage) is drought tolerant and deer resistant. It attracts bees, butterflies and occasionally hummingbirds. It is considered a preferred culinary sage for deep-frying. The leaves become mild, earthy, and crispy when flash-fried, making a delicious garnish for pasta, soups, and vegetable dishes.
The toughest lavender cultivar available, Lavandula x intermedia 'Phenomenal' boasts extreme cold hardiness and resistance to high heat and humidity.
Pelargonium 'Attar of Roses' (scented geranium) is a recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
Lippis dulcis (Aztec sweet herb, honeyherb) has a totally unique scent and flavor. It is intensely sweet. The chemicals in the leaves have been tested and found to be 1500 times as sweet as ordinary sugar. But over half of the essential oil extracted from the herb is camphor, which can be toxic to the nervous system.
Agastache 'Rosie Posie' (hyssop, hummingbird mint) has a fragrance and nectar which draws in pollinators, while its foliage is a natural deterrent for deer and rabbits.
Nepeta (catmint) is a vigorous perennial that can spread and may require control, but is not considered an invasive plant.

Gardener Notes

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Sheri Gramer

Sheri is a gardener, artist, designer, as well as owner of the specialty shop Yarrow Acres in Franklin, TN. What began as a hobby in Michigan became a ‘Main Street’ business for her in Middle Tennessee. Her passion for herbs and flowers is obvious when visiting fellow growers on Volunteer Gardener. “From growing to harvesting, there are endless ways to create, craft, cook and live with flowers and herbs.”