🌱 What to Plant for a Fall Wellness Garden

Written By Nicole Rennalls

7 Herbs to Start Now for Teas, Oils & Calm

Fall is the perfect time to sow the seeds of your self-care garden. With cooler weather, fewer pests, and ideal soil conditions, it’s easier to grow many of the herbs you’ll use in homemade teas, body oils, and wellness rituals throughout the cooler months.

Whether you’ve got a big bed or a patio full of pots, these herbs grow well in Houston and can transform your garden into a healing space.

🍵 For Teas & Tonics

1. Mint – Cooling, calming, and excellent for digestion.

  • Tip: Grows best in containers to prevent spreading.

  • Use in: Digestive teas, infused water, bath soaks.

2. Lemon Balm – A gentle mood booster.

  • Tip: Plant in part sun and keep well-watered.

  • Use in: Sleep teas, stress-relieving infusions.

3. Chamomile – Famous for promoting rest and reducing inflammation.

  • Tip: Start from seed now for late fall blooms.

  • Use in: Bedtime tea, soothing skin soaks.

4. Hyssop – Supports respiratory health and clears sinuses.

  • Tip: Needs sun and well-drained soil.

  • Use in: Steam bowls, immunity teas.

5. Holy Basil (Tulsi) – An adaptogen known for stress support.

  • Tip: Start seeds indoors or protect from cool nights.

  • Use in: Daily wellness tonics, herbal teas.

🧴 For Infused Oils & Topicals

6. Calendula – Skin-soothing flower for dry hands, cuts, and rashes.

  • Tip: Direct sow into loose soil or containers.

  • Use in: Calendula oil, salves, lotion bars.

7. Rosemary – Strengthens hair, lifts mood, and relieves sore muscles.

  • Tip: Best from cuttings; give it sun and airflow.

  • Use in: Hair oil infusions, teas, culinary blends.

🛠️ How to Use What You Grow

In upcoming posts, we’ll walk you through:

  • Rosemary Jojoba Oil (for scalp & hair care)

  • Calendula Hand Oil (for dry skin & healing)

  • Mint & Lemon Balm Tea (for digestion & relaxation)

  • Tulsi & Chamomile Brews (for stress and sleep support)

🌼 Let Your Garden Work for You

This fall, plant with purpose. Growing these herbs isn’t just about adding greenery—it’s about creating a garden that supports your body, routines, and peace of mind.

Want help planning your fall wellness garden? Reach out for a consult or coaching session—we’ll help you grow what you use.

Nicole Rennalls
Next

🌿 Gardening for Wellness 101