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Article: Timeless thyme: it's been used for various purposes throughout the centuries. Medieval warriors insisted that the plant imparted courage and vigor. Ancient Romans considered it a remedy for melancholy and added it to cheese and alcoholic beverages. Along with roses, the herb was often placed in homes to provide a sweet-smelling aroma. The Greeks even burned it for incense.(Herb Watch)
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- Vibrant Life
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- November 1, 2006
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There are about 350 species of thyme. Since they readily hybridize (blend with other species) in cultivation, their classification is quite complex. Many produce good garden plants, which are easy to grow and exhibit fragrant foliage and small pink or lilac flowers. Although the flowers are small, they're numerous and produce copious amounts of bee-pleasing nectar. Some of the finest-flavored honey comes from thyme plants.
Thyme plants are perennials, belong to the mint family, and exist in various shapes and colors. They can be erect and bushy--reaching 18 inches in height--or creeping and spreading, growing about three inches high. The flowers vary from white ...
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Article: Plant lore & more. (Herbal Thymes).
Country Living Gardener;
January 1, 2003 ;
700+ words
... ... into your favorite mustard: Provencal: thyme, parsley, and marjoram, with one clove ... tarragon, or tarragon, basil, and thyme Hot Stuff: horseradish (1 to 2 tablespoons ... with 8 to 12 drops of rose or lavender essential oil. Store in a lidded glass jar for two ...
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