Tag: Thyme

Choose the best thyme Fresh looking leaves, with pliant stems. Avoid any that are dry, brown or mouldy. How can you tell if thyme has gone bad? Fresh thyme goes bad after a couple of weeks in the fridge. It’s spoiled if: everything is soft and slimy (you can cut out small mushy areas, though) […]

Attractive Groundcover for Good Bugs Creeping Thyme (Thymus serpyllum) – Sometimes called mother of thyme, this relative of culinary thyme is slow spreading. Profuse late summer blooms of pinks and purples attract pollinators. What does thyme attract? 4: Thyme attracts beneficial insects and pollinators. This flowering herb attracts a wide variety of pollinators and is […]

When you trim thyme for light rejuvenation, you are basically ensuring that your thyme plant doesn’t become too woody in the future. In late summer, after the thyme plant has flowered, select the one-third oldest stems on the plant. Using sharp, clean shears, cut these back by two-third. Can I cut back woody thyme? Trim […]

Red creeping thyme adds attractive, deep green color to your landscape throughout spring, but it’s most beautiful in summer when it erupts in gorgeous crimson flowers. It really, really chokes out the weeds, forming a thick mat. How do you permanently stop weeds from growing? Using Bleach to Kill Weeds Permanently Apply one cup of […]

After harvesting thyme, wash it and shake off the excess water. You can choose to dry the entire stem or remove the tiny leaves. The leaves will dry more quickly off the stem but they will remove more easily from an already dried piece of the herb. Should I cut my thyme back in the […]

If colder weather is not a concern, thyme does extremely well when planted near lavender, enjoying the full sun and the occasional watering. The pair complement each other in looks too. Thyme makes a cute ground covering plant with its paler purple flowers that will look great alongside your lavender patch. What should not be […]

When thyme plants bloom it means that the plants are reaching the end of their growth cycle and they’re getting ready to produce seeds. You can remove the flowers to prevent the plants going to seed too quickly or allow them to bloom and enjoy the beautiful flowers in your garden. Is thyme still good […]

Starting from seeds Then water the soil in the container with warm water and make holes in the ground. Put 2-3 seeds in each hole and fill with soil. How many seeds do I plant per hole? In general, two to three seeds should be planted per hole. Seeds do not have 100% germination rates, […]

Thyme can flourish next to rosemary, sage, marjoram, and oregano in your herb garden, but it also makes for a great companion plant in your vegetable garden that gives more benefits than it receives. Can thyme be planted with flowers? It doesn’t have to be planted with other herbs – you can mix it in […]

These plants naturally repel mosquitoes, no-see-ums, and other flying insects, without DEET, chemicals, pesticides, or sticky, smelly bug spray. And are a delicious edible herb you can use all summer long! What plant keeps the most bugs away? 11 Garden Plants to Help Keep Bugs Away! Marigolds. The scent of a marigold will deter plant […]

Especially camphor, eucalyptus, thyme and peppermint oil can be dangerous if used in children under three years. It is not known what effect thyme may have on pregnancy or breastfeeding and it is therefore not recommended to use essential thyme oil during these times. Is thyme tea safe for toddlers? Both thyme and lavender are […]

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is an herb with a distinct smell. The flowers, leaves, and oil are commonly used to flavor foods and are also used as medicine. Thyme contains chemicals that might help bacterial and fungal infections. It also might help relieve coughing and have antioxidant effects. What do thyme symbolize? THYME (Thymus vulgaris): Origin: […]

Thyme (Thymus) (pronounced like ‘bean’) is a genus of perennial plants. There are about 350 different species of thyme. They are herbaceous plants and sub-scrubs. They can grow to about 40 cm tall.Thyme facts for kids. Quick facts for kids Thyme Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Lamiales Family: Lamiaceae Genus: Thymus L. What is a thyme? Thyme […]

If you aren’t using a growth hormone, you’ll want to establish a root structure before planting in soil. To do this, you can place your thyme plant in a glass of water, with the 2″ of bare stem fully submerged. After 3-4 weeks you should start seeing roots sprouting out of the stem! Can I […]

To store sage, thyme, rosemary, mint, or chives: Clean and dry the herbs very well (see below for cleaning tips). Place in a pile in a slightly damp paper towel and wrap them up. Place inside of a plastic bag with a few punctured holes. Keep in the refrigerator about 1-2 weeks or more. Do […]

Thyme essential oil is produced through the steam distillation of fresh leaves and flowers of the thyme plant. To make your own thyme oil, pick a handful of fresh thyme, wash the herb and pat it dry. Then crush the herb — you can do this using a mortar and pestle. How do you make […]

Oils to Blend with Thyme blends well with Bergamot, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Juniper, Lemon, Niouli, Mandarin, Melissa, Rosemary and Tea Tree. Rosemary and Thyme are a classic blend for hair treatments. How do you use thyme oil? Thyme essential oil is great for enhancing your favorite savory meals and can be used to replace dried Thyme. […]

Thyme EOs vapours have been shown to be effective against Aspergillus sp. and Penicillium sp.19. The high antifungal activity of vapour evidenced in our study is in accordance with previous finding48, which showed that thyme and clove oils were more effective in vapour state against A. flavus. Which essential oil is the strongest antifungal? Currently, […]

Tea may be a promising alternative to over-the-counter medications to help manage menstrual cramps. While several teas might help reduce menstrual cramping and pain, the ones that have some scientific evidence to support their use include ginger tea, green tea, thyme tea, and oolong tea. What tea is best for periods? The Best Tea For […]

It’s also known as garden thyme. This type features deep green, slightly glossy leaves that grow in large, circular mounds and flower in light purple blooms. Then there’s Turkish thyme, whose small green leaves grow closer to the stem, and citrusy thymes such as lemon, orange, and lime. How do you identify thyme? How to […]