No Victory Garden would be complete without herbs! They are easy enough for "newbies" to grow on their balcony or deck in wide containers with plenty of drainage holes. The small purple flowers aren't terribly noticeable, but they certainly offer nectar for your local ecosystem. You'll appreciate the charming mound of aromatic, healthy foliage. It's reputed to boost your immune system, so order plenty to tuck here and there in sunny parts of your landscape. There aren't many plants as giving or easy to grow Thyme. Gift homemade culinary Bouquet Garnis to your foodie friends. Let your inner craftsperson come out to play! Extract your own homemade aromatherapy oil or infuse vodka, honey or vinegar with fresh Thyme. Strip the dried leaves and store in an air-tight jar, or freeze them. In late summer, trim it back down to two inches from the ground.ĭry them upside down in bundles, or place each stem on a screen in an area with good air circulation. Harvest what you need from your small mound of English Thyme throughout the season. The foliage grows along the length of slender, woody stems. Look closely at the attractive leaves to relish the range of variegated tones from silver to dark green. Grow this timeless edible herb and harvest for Greek potatoes, chicken and lamb dishes, stews, roasted Brussels Sprouts and other hearty dishes.
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While petite, the pointed, gray-green leaves have an important role to play.Ĭrush the leaves between your fingers for that wonderfully earthy, with notes that are both sweet and sharply spiced.
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Our expertly grown English Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) brings a fine-textured look to the edge of your planting beds and spilling over the side of outdoor containers. Don't forget to include herbs in your planting design! They deliver a classic look, and you'll love having super fresh ingredients on hand to season your home cooking!