Thyme

Instructions

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   Thyme is an essential herb for any herb garden whether you are a beginner or a pro.

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   It's easy to grow and maintain when placed in full sun, with light dry soil.

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   It's a Mediterranean plant so it needs a lot of heat to flourish, but yet it can survive even Zone 5 winters.

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   Harvest your thyme often, and use it fresh, dried or it can be frozen in ice cubes or in small bags.

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   I use it along with fresh garlic in my meatballs and have been told they are "better than Moms".

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   Add thyme to your meatloaf recipes too.

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   It is a wonderful addition to squash, carrots or dried beans, and can be added to any Pasta Primavera recipe as well.

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   A lovely tea can be made with 3 parts thyme and 1 part each rosemary and spearmint.

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   Brew in a tightly closed teapot using 1 tsp. tea to 1 cup water.

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    Let steep for 10 minutes and serve hot.

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    There are many varieties of Thyme; over 400 have been cataloged over the centuries.

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    For culinary purposes three seem to be the most popular; garden (Thymus vulgaris), lemon (Thymus citriodorus) and caraway-scented (Thymus herba-barona).

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    Try them all if you have room in your herb garden.