Thyme: The Herb of Courage
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Article by: Gwen Stewart Garden thyme, fresh or dried, alone or combined with parsley and bay leaves to make a bouquet garni, adds a distinctive aromatic flavouring to meats, poultry, stews, sauces, and stuffing. Thymus vulgaris, commonly known as cooking thyme, English thyme, French thyme, or winter , Caring For Your Juniper Bonsai thyme is just one of the 350 species of the genus Thymus. Often called the 'herb of courage,' garden , Azalea 'My Mary' thyme can be grown indoors , How to Naturally Dry Hydrangeas or out. Thyme is a shrubby perennial , Reblooming Poinsettia with small, oval, narrow, grey-green leaves, long, woody, branched stems, and sturdy roots. , How to Naturally Dry Hydrangeas This plant , Gardening For Birds blooms in mid-summer and has lavender-pink flowers , Reblooming Poinsettia that occur in small clusters. The flowers , Garden Hot Tubs attract bees and the honey produced is highly valued. The leaves are very aromatic. Leaves, stems, and flowers , Getting the Best Price for Your Home Includes Landscaping for Curb Appeal may all be eaten. Garden thyme grows , Do Garden Statues Have a Place in a Modern Garden? 6 - 20 inches (15 - 50 cm) tall, prefers light, , Basil - the Queen of Herbs well-drained soil, , Using Plants To Make Us Happier and full sun. , Winterizing Your Roses Allow soil , Relaxation in the Garden Starts With a Swing Bed to dry between waterings, as this plant , Winterizing Your Roses is susceptible to root , Reasons to Garden Organically rot and will not survive long in heavy wet soils. , Home Landscaping Etiquette Thyme can be propagated by stem cuttings, seeds, , Easy Fall Propagation Techniques and layering. Pot outdoor plants , How to Naturally Dry Hydrangeas for bringing indoors , Mint: The Herb of Hospitality in the fall. , Hydroponics Gardening - An Introduction to Hydroponics Gardening for Beginners (part 16) Temperature Check for insects and spray with a soap and water , Basil - the Queen of Herbs spray if required. Indoor plants , This Is How You Grow Sprouts require at least 5 hours of strong sunlight a day. If placed on a windowsill, turn plants , Growing Palms frequently to ensure all sides receive equal exposure to the light. , How To Bring An Old Lawn Back to Life If growing , Basil - the Queen of Herbs under fluorescents, hang lights , Getting the Best Price for Your Home Includes Landscaping for Curb Appeal 6 inches (15 cm) above the plants , Furniture Benches Are Perfect For Every Outdoor Space and leave on for 14 hours a day. In the garden, , Forever & Ever Double Pink Hydrangea plant , Canopy Swings - Escape the Weather with One thyme anywhere as it deters cabbageworm and accents the aromatic qualities of other plants , Patio Design and Patio Furniture - The Use of Focal Points and herbs. , Tips for Preparing a Planting Bed In the kitchen, , Growing Palms thyme is often used in sausage and other fatty foods , How To Bring An Old Lawn Back to Life such as lamb, pork, duck, or goose as it aids in the digestive process. Generally speaking, in the kitchen, , Garden Delights For Midsummer dried thyme is used, as it is preferred for cooking. This herb , Tomatoes: Apples Of Love enhances the flavour of tomato , Easy Fall Propagation Techniques sauces, casseroles, soup, spaghetti sauce, eggs, potatoes, fish, , Mint: The Herb of Hospitality green , The Value of Mulch vegetables, chowders, seafood of all kinds, breads, roasted meats, marinades for meats, plain rice, and tea. Thyme is especially good in recipes that call , Do Garden Statues Have a Place in a Modern Garden? for long, slow cooking as it is one of the few herbs , Gardening Basics: Inspecting Your Soil that does not lose flavour in cooking, so can be added early. Sprigs can be placed in the water , Reasons to Garden Organically of steamed or boiled vegetables, , Using Plants To Make Us Happier or used to make thyme-scented vinegar or oil. Fresh leaves and flowers , Azalea 'My Mary' can be used in tossed green , Easy Fall Propagation Techniques salads, and use the leaves, fresh or dried, for butter and cooking oil. Strip the leaves from stems when using fresh. Chopped fresh leaves are much more pungent than dried so use sparingly if substituting for dried in a recipe. The dried flowers , Caring For Your Juniper Bonsai and/or leaves are often combined with rosemary and spearmint to make an aromatic tea said to be useful for calming the nerves and soothing headaches. Thyme can be preserved by freezing or drying. To dry, lay the stems of thyme flat , The Value of Mulch or hang them in bunches in a shady, dry location. , Growing Palms Strip the dry leaves from the stems and store in an airtight container. To freeze, lie on a cookie pan, freeze, store in airtight freezer bags, and use as required.Gwen Nyhus Stewart, B.S.W., M.G., H.T., is an educator, freelance writer, garden , A Quick Overview of Outdoor Hot Tubs consultant, and author of the book The Healing Garden: A Place , Orchids Versus the Traditional Rose Of Peace - Gardening , Basil - the Queen of Herbs For The Soil, , Mint: The Herb of Hospitality Gardening , Tips, Hints and Advice For The Soul and the booklet Non-toxic Alternatives For Everyday Cleaning And Gardening , Do Garden Statues Have a Place in a Modern Garden? Products. She owns the website Gwen's Healing Garden , Common Landscape Design Features where you will find lots of free information , Have Year Round Color by Planting for Birds about gardening , A Home Garden – Fun for the Whole Family for the soil , Tips for Preparing a Planting Bed and gardening , For Birds for the soul. To find out more about the books and subscribe to her free Newsletter visit http://www.gwenshealinggarden.ca Gwen Nyhus Stewart © 2004 - 2005. All rights reserved. |
  
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