Thyme can be used as a ground cover around other plants or-if you don't plan to eat it-between paving stones. Transfer well established seedlings to a garden bed, herb spiral, or rock garden two to three weeks before the last frost. When growing from seed, start indoors and have some patience, as germination may be slow. Plant thyme with other drought tolerant herbs that like lots of sun. Just as useful in the kitchen, thyme can be found in French and Italian dishes, and pairs wonderfully with roast vegetables (particularly potatoes) and most meats, and makes an excellent addition to soups and stews. In the modern era, compounds extracted from thyme are used in medical disinfectants and fungicides. Victorians associated this little evergreen plant and its pollinator-attracting flowers with fairies. Plague doctors stuffed masks with it and ward off sickness with its smoke. In Rome, it was believed to drive away scorpions and protect against poisoning. In ancient Egypt, it was used as part of the embalming process. Known as a tiny plant with an enormous impact, thyme makes a wonderful addition to any garden! For more than 4,000 years, thyme has been variously an antiseptic, a preservative, an incense, and an essential element in some of the world's best and most famous cuisine.
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