Garden Thyme Herbs

08/13/2024

Come and enjoy a wonderful day for both young and old. Also, you can check out the oldest continually tended garden in the United States! It’s beautiful!!

08/13/2024

For real?!?!😳

Might be a good idea for anyone plagued by Japanese Beetles in the US to think about planting pelargoniums! The pelargonium is a favourite of the Japanese beetle. However, once they consume foliage and flowers, most Japanese beetles are rendered paralyzed and many die, according to Michigan State University.

Photo by Stasia Gaffney

08/13/2024

Check out HumbleBee Farms in Lyons Falls! They restored the old train depot into the cutest market store! They also carry lots of local products….. Like us!!! 🤓❤️ The Depot Market

08/10/2024

I love to see chickadees sitting in them in the winter! ❤️

Coneflowers are gorgeous, aren’t they? Cut them in fall or spring. It really depends on your growing zone and what you expect your garden to look like during winter.

08/04/2024

Cute idea for a little herb garden!

07/26/2024

8 reasons why every gardener should consider growing anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum):

Attracts Pollinators: Anise hyssop is a magnet for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Its fragrant flowers provide a rich source of nectar, supporting local pollinator populations and promoting biodiversity in your garden.

Medicinal Uses: The leaves and flowers of anise hyssop have been traditionally used in herbal medicine. They can help soothe colds, fevers, and respiratory issues due to their anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.

Culinary Uses: The leaves of anise hyssop have a sweet, licorice-like flavor, making them a great addition to teas, salads, and desserts. They can also be used to flavor liqueurs and homemade syrups.

Drought Tolerant: Once established, anise hyssop is quite drought-tolerant, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens. It requires minimal watering, reducing your garden's water consumption.

Deer and Rabbit Resistant: Anise hyssop has a strong scent and flavor that typically deters deer and rabbits, helping to keep these common garden pests at bay.

Versatile Ornamental Plant: With its tall spikes of purple-blue flowers and attractive, aromatic foliage, anise hyssop adds both color and fragrance to any garden. It's a great choice for borders, cottage gardens, and herb gardens.

Long Blooming Season: Anise hyssop flowers from midsummer to early fall, providing continuous color and interest in the garden during the growing season. This extended bloom period also benefits pollinators over a longer period.

Easy to Grow: Anise hyssop is a hardy perennial that thrives in a variety of soil types and conditions. It's relatively pest-free and can be grown from seed or cuttings, making it accessible for gardeners of all skill levels.

Adding anise hyssop to your garden can enhance its beauty, functionality, and ecological value, making it a must-grow plant for gardeners.

07/17/2024

Love the music!

07/15/2024

Lake Nakuru - Kenya, is the nesting site of a million pink flamingos

07/14/2024

Join us July 14th @ 1:00pm for an informative and hands-on workshop with Sharon Stewart from Garden Thyme Herbs! Learn all about harvesting and using herbs from your own garden. Participants will walk away with a wealth of knowledge, new recipes, creative ideas, and some sample products they will make on site.
The cost for this workshop is $15.00, which will support the historic garden fund. We recommend registering in advance to secure your spot and ensure there are enough supplies for everyone. To register, please contact the Hall by phone at 315-397-2323 or by emailing [email protected]. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to enhance your gardening skills and bring some new herbal goodies into your home!

07/07/2024

07/04/2024

🧊🧊 Ice, Ice Baby! Keep it Cool w/ Herbal Ice - from garden to your lips! 💋
In preparation for summer parties, add a little water to the bottom of your cube tray and put it in your freezer. Go to the garden and gather flowers/petals of borage, rose, bee balm, lavender, mint, chamomile, anise, dianthus, fennel, viola or rosemary and place them artfully on the newly formed ice. Add more water, freeze, and repeat to insure that the flowers are fully encased in ice. Enjoy in your Summer G&T, Cape Codder, Greyhound, Sazerac 🍹

07/03/2024

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Did you know that one tablespoon of honey is enough to keep a person alive for 24 hours?
Did you know that one of the world's first coins featured the symbol of a bee?
Did you know that honey contains live enzymes?
The best way to eat honey is with a wooden spoon; if you can't find one, use a plastic spoon.
Did you know that honey contains a substance that helps the brain function better?
Did you know that honey is one of the few foods on earth that can sustain human life on its own?
Did you know that bees have saved people from starvation in Africa?
Did you know that propolis produced by bees is one of the strongest natural antibiotics?
Did you know that honey does not have an expiration date?
Did you know that the bodies of some of the greatest emperors were buried in gold coffins and then covered with honey to prevent decay?
Did you know that the term "honeymoon" comes from the tradition of newlyweds consuming honey for fertility after marriage?
Did you know that a bee lives less than 40 days, visits at least 1,000 flowers, and produces less than a teaspoon of honey, but for the bee, it is a lifetime of work?
Thank you, precious bees..!

06/30/2024

06/29/2024

06/20/2024

The benefits of having 🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️ in your garden far outweigh the drawbacks...🧚‍♀️

06/19/2024

It's Pollinator Week! Include host plants in your pollinator gardens! These host plants are the nurseries of the pollinator garden, where the eggs and immature insects grow before metamorphosis into butterflies and moths.

Some examples include:
Dill, fennel, and parsley- Eastern black swallowtail
Cassias- sulfur butterfly
Hollyhock- painted lady
Passion vines- Gulf fritillary butterfly
Milkweed- monarch butterfly
Bean plant- long-tailed skipper
Pawpaw- zebra swallowtail

06/16/2024

06/14/2024

All ready for the Constable Hall Craft Fair this Sunday! Stop by our booth to get some great teas and catnip products. An added bonus…… We will be set up with KLF Artwork, and if you purchase one of her mugs, you get to pick a free tea to go with it. (Also, check out the herb garden we installed in the beautiful historic 200+ year old garden!)

06/12/2024

Borage (Borago officinalis) is another beneficial plant to consider adding to your garden, especially near tomato plants, for several reasons:

1. **Attracting pollinators:** Borage produces beautiful blue flowers that are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators. Having borage in your garden can help attract pollinators that are essential for the fertilization of tomato plants, leading to better fruit set and higher yields.

2. **Improving soil health:** Borage is a dynamic accumulator plant, meaning it has deep roots that can mine nutrients from the soil and bring them closer to the surface where they can be accessed by other plants, such as tomato plants. When the borage plant dies back, it decomposes and releases these nutrients back into the soil, enriching it for neighboring plants.

3. **Natural pest control:** Borage is known to repel certain pests such as tomato hornworms, which can be a common problem for tomato plants. By planting borage near your tomatoes, you may help deter these pests and reduce the need for chemical insecticides.

4. **Companion planting benefits:** Borage is considered a good companion plant for tomatoes because it can enhance the flavor and growth of tomatoes when grown nearby. Some gardeners believe that planting borage near tomatoes can improve the overall health and vigor of the tomato plants.

5. **Edible and medicinal uses:** Borage is also valued for its culinary and medicinal properties. The flowers are edible and can be used to garnish salads or beverages, and the leaves can be used in cooking. Borage is also known for its potential health benefits, such as anti-inflammatory properties.

In summary, planting borage near your tomato plants can attract pollinators, improve soil health, act as a natural pest deterrent, provide companion planting benefits, and offer additional edible and medicinal uses, making it a valuable addition to your garden.