Thursday, March 19, 2015

Herbal Tips - Thyme

Garden Thyme (thymus vulgaris):
This herb is associated with the Element Water and the Planet Venus
It provides it’s user with courage, health, healing, love and purification.
Traced back to the Greeks it was used for cleansing temples as well as being a popular culinary seasoning.

Culinary Thyme:
Has a fresh lemony taste with a faint hint of clove.
It is a classic herb of traditional French Cuisine, and important for a bouquet garni.
Thyme is very versatile for cooking and great for seasoning everything from meats, poultry, and fish, to cream sauces and soups.

Gardening:
A hardy perennial that grows 6-15 inches.
Plant in full sun to partial shade in sandy well drained soil.

Harvest & Storing:
Snip foliage as needed during summer.
Bunch together and hang dry; or strip the leaves and dry on a screen.
Store dry in glass jars or freezes well in airtight containers.

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