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Garlic Thyme Chicken Thighs
It’s not overly surprising when one of my cousins drops by on a weekend. After all, weekends are the best time to reconnect with family and enjoy a nice chat …
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Roasted Potatoes with Lemon Thyme
Potatoes are some of the easiest but tastiest side dishes you can whip up in a jiffy. There’s a lot you can do with them — have them mashed, boiled, …
Feta and Olive Bake with Thyme
What better way to start off a meal than with cheese! As an appetizer, cheese can get your palate ready for all the other delectable dishes to come. One type …
Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing Thyme
Working your thyme garden means having the right tools to do the job. And you need the right tools in the kitchen, too, for being able to prepare thyme for …
The Right Way to Weed Your Thyme Patch
When it comes to weeding thyme, early and often is best. If you’ve used weed-free soil and well-rotted organic matter and laid down mulch or gravel, you shouldn’t have a …
What to Do About Pests that Can Harm Your Thyme Plants
Pests in your thyme garden, left unchecked, can damage and destroy your precious thyme plants. Fortunately, few pests attack thyme. …
How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent Thyme Diseases
Thyme plants resist disease well, but, like any plant they can become vulnerable to bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Typically, the diseases that affect thyme most often are root rot (Rhizoctonia), …
How—and When—to Water Your Thyme Plants
Thyme is a drought-tolerant plant that needs little water. In fact, overwatering a thyme plant is a sure way to kill it, as soggy soil is an invitation to rot …
Should You Fertilize Your Thyme Plants?
Many gardeners believe that thyme thrives on neglect. With its origins in the dry, rocky Mediterranean, thyme is used to getting by without much in the way of nutrients. …
The Right Sunlight for Your Thyme Plants
In general, thyme plants thrive when they get lots of sunshine, at least six hours—and preferably eight—of full daily sun exposure. You’ll need to plant according to the sun’s daily …
