Tag Archives: thyme

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How To Start Thyme From Seed Indoors

A friend of mine recently asked how to grow thyme from seed indoors.  She wanted to grow a couple of containers of thyme indoors to have fresh thyme on hand in the kitchen.

Although it will take a while before she has a plant she can harvest from, she wanted to try growing her own thyme plants from seed anyway.

Also, if you’re planning to plant multiple thyme herb plants into your garden, starting thyme from seed indoors to transplant into your garden is an economical way to go. Continue reading

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Bouquet Garni Herb Bundles – How to Make, Recipe for Fresh and Dried, and Time Saving Tips

Ever come across a recipe calling for bouquet garni, and you’re not quite sure what it is?  Or every time you want to make a recipe calling for bouquet garni, you are off to the store to get the fresh herbs, or just decide to pass on the recipe?  Then this article is for you 🙂
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How To Grow Thyme Successfully

Here are my notes for growing thyme successfully.  I hope these notes cover any questions you may have on growing this delicious versatile herb in your gardens 😄

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Groundcover Thyme Herbs That Withstand Foot Traffic

 

thyme-printOf the wide variety of thyme herbs available, there is a selection of low growing ground cover thymes that can withstand foot traffic, making them a delightful landscaping option.

Plant these thymes between flagstones, along walkways and anywhere you want to grow a low ground cover.  Then enjoy the warm spicy scents these thymes release when brushed against or stepped on.

Groundcover thymes are also a great herb to grow in containers and hanging baskets, softly spilling over the sides of the container as they grow. Continue reading

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Top 3 Must-Have Herbs In My Kitchen Herb Garden

Today I want to share with you my three must-have herbs.  These are herbs I grow in my kitchen herb garden every year. Continue reading

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Easy Beef Stew – Using That Stash Of Herbs In The Freezer

beef-stew-herbsBeef stew is wonderfully hearty and comforting meal in the winter.  I love that I can fix it and forget it.

And having a stash of herbs in the freezer adds quick and easy flavours to the stew… Continue reading

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Warm Autumn Days and a Comforting Bowl of Soup

It’s a sunny day as I look out onto my garden.  Feels warm through the glass, but the wind outside is cold to the bone.

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The ivy in the back has turned into a brilliant display of fall colours.  Hues of red and yellow cover the back fence.      Continue reading

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Baked Sausage and Potato with Sage

baked sausage potato sageBaked  sausage with potatoes and sage is a really easy dish with very little prep time. Then the oven takes over and does all the magic to create a delicious dinner.

A couple of days ago, I had some Italian sausage and was staring at it, wondering what I could make for dinner that was quick and easy. Continue reading

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