Arlene Wright-Correll

A Few Good Reasons to Grow Thyme©



Posted: Thursday, July 24, 2008

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As an organic gardener and a avid "cooker" who loves to also eat, especially Mediterranean food I am also questioned by guests who say why bother to grow Thyme since it is so easy to buy?

Sure it's easy to buy, sure its relatively inexpensive, however, so is growing Thyme, plus as a perennial it keeps on coming back.

Thyme grows in zones 5 to 9 and it likes sunny conditions. There are about 350 species of Thyme which is a low growing, woody perennial. I love its pink, white or lavender flowers which I know the bees love more than I do. I like the fact that it can go without lots of rain and one can eat the blossoms which are at their best when they first open. I like growing Thyme because it can be sown from seed and it should be left alone for the first few months and then after the plants are established you can cut and harvest a few stems whenever you want. I like the fact that just before the final frost in our zone 6 I go out and cut it all back and dry it out to share with my family and friends, full well knowing it will be back next spring.

About the Author & Artist. Arlene Wright-Correll (1935- ___), popular American award winning Artist, published author, columnist, & is the resident art instructor for Avalon Stained Glass School, at the age of 68, decided to pick up her paint brushes again after 54 years and paint.  She is a cancer and stroke survivor who is able to strive forward each and everyday to welcome the beauty of this small planet.  She also is a China & Porcelain painter, Sandblasting & Etching, Stained Glass & fused glass Artisan. She is one of the six KY Artists who worked 6 months to create the dolls for Journey Jots in 2006 and a Smithsonian Institute art exhibit in 2008. Her published books can be found here . She is also a featured writer for GreenThumbArticles.com and teaches Art Vacation Holidays at Avalon Stained Glass School and Creativity Center.

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