Things You'll Need:
- thyme plants or seeds
- Barrel or herb or flower bed for planting
- Twine for drying herb
- Jars for storage
- Zip lock for fridge storage
- Old screen for drying (if available)
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Step 1
Thyme plants are hardy and a perennial as well. They will return the following year. The plants reach a eighth of 10" so plant in the front of flower bed. They love a gritty non acid soil. You can sow seeds in Mid-March to April or plants in May. If you take your first cuttings before they flower, you will also get a second bloom.
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Step 2
There are a multitude of culinary uses for thyme. It is more aromatic when fresh than dry which is unusual for herbs. It is excellent for clam chowder and is used in sauces and stews. Fresh thyme is excellent on top of fish or any poultry before broiling or baking. It is also great in cornbread dressing along with sage.
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Step 3
Thyme has medicinal purposes as well. It is steeped as a tea for cough and bronchitis. Thyme has the key ingredient in Listerine mouth wash and if the tea is gargled can help with sore throats. It has great antiseptic powers and is also used in salves and tinctures.
