I planted a variety called German Winter thyme just over a month ago, on Feb 21. I am really pleased with how well its growing.
Its is nicely aromatic already. The leaf undersides are deep red and the tops are silvery/blue. I was interested to see the pores in the macro photos, which I can't see with my eyes.
Thyme is such a versatile herb. It goes with every food, I think. And I love the inevitable (and thymely) puns.
I love it too, it goes so well with just about everything. I use it in my BBQ rub. I have yet to try to grow it myself though. Looks like we will try to get a garden in this year after all. Maybe we will plant some Thyme. My wife said she will have Thyme to tend it. :)
ReplyDeleteI never seem to have enough thyme!
ReplyDeleteI love thyme, it is one of my favorite herbs. I let one plant seed last summer and now I have baby thyme plants all over the garden. They smell so wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI agree, thyme is my favorite herb. My gardens are filled with all different kinds. I don't think I have this king though. What a lovely photo.
ReplyDeleteThe aromatic herbs are delightful! I'm still trying to figure out where to plant my thyme. Though I must admit I find myself sniffing the tomato seedlings the most. ;^)
ReplyDeleteAnother tomato plant sniffer!
ReplyDeleteI'm really hoping this thyme will be a perennial in my garden. I've bought so many that don't survive the winter.
The thyme looks great. Who needs grocery store herbs in the winter when you can grow such nice plants inside. I just ordered a bunch of herb seeds. They are going to be started a little late but I just could not resist after seeing your lovely basil cotyledon leaves.
ReplyDeleteWhat length is your macro lens? I have been thinking about getting one this spring. I can manage to fake macro pictures with the 18-55mm lens but it is a bit of a pain.
Beautiful pix! My dogs would love to eat it all!
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Beautiful pix and lovely dog!
ReplyDeleteI wonder if I show my thyme your pictures if it'll grow better? They are not wanting to grow nearly as well and I planted them only a little later then you! I love thyme too, I hope it takes off =)
ReplyDeleteI have many many thyme seedlings growing. It was good practice for the students who are learning how to handle seedlings. Thyme has become a favored herb for me too.
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