A Moment in Thyme

11/03/2025

Garlic loves company! 🧄🌸 Plant nasturtiums, calendula, daisies, and more alongside garlic for bigger, healthier bulbs! 🌿✨

11/03/2025

Here's a Facebook post inspired by the image you provided:

🌿 foraging for dinner? you might be surprised what delicious and nutritious plants are growing right in your backyard! this image showcases some common "w**ds" that are actually quite healthy and tasty. 😋

let's dive into a few:

🌱 alfalfa: often found in fields, its leaves and shoots are great in salads, soups, stir-fries, and teas. packed with nutrients!

🌸 borage: with its beautiful blue flowers, borage isn't just pretty – the flowers can be used in teas, salads, or even candied!

🌾 cattail: a true survival plant! the leaves and shoots are good for stir-fries and soups, and the pollen can even be candied.

🌼 common yarrow: those delicate white flowers can be eaten raw, cooked, or used to make beer. surprisingly versatile!

🦁 dandelion: a familiar sight! the leaves are excellent cooked or raw and are very high in vitamins a & k. don't overlook this powerhouse!

💜 echinacea: known for its medicinal properties, the leaves and petals are commonly used for medicines and teas to boost immunity.

🥬 garlic mustard: this invasive plant actually has a delicious secret! add its leaves to salads, and its roots have a spicy, horseradish-like taste.

🦋 milkw**d: beyond supporting monarch butterflies, the flowers can be fried in batter, and the cook pods stewed with vegetables.

💚 purslane: a succulent "w**d" that's delicious cooked or in salads and is very high in omega-3 fatty acids – a true superfood!

💖 wild bee balm (bergamot): the leaves and flowers are great in salads or brewed into a soothing tea.

important reminder: always be 100% sure of plant identification before consuming anything wild. when in doubt, leave it out! foraging should always be done responsibly and sustainably.

11/02/2025

11/02/2025

“Everything is made out of Magic, leaves and trees, flowers and birds, badgers and foxes and squirrels and people. So it must be all around us.” ✨

~ Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden

🎨 Katie Daisy

11/02/2025

Looking for a soothing, herb-rich salve you can make at home? 🌿

Herbalist Patricia Kyritsi Howell () shared her Green Cooling Salve recipe, perfect for relieving sore throats, cooling irritated skin, and working with elder leaf in a gentle, topical way.

This is a deeply nourishing blend of elder, plantain, ground ivy, and wormwood infused in olive oil, then thickened with beeswax for the perfect salve texture.

Patricia also shares tips for adjusting the consistency, increasing shelf life, and adding essential oils like lavender or tea tree for an extra healing boost.

💚 This beautifully illustrated recipe card is a gem for your herbal toolkit.

👉 Type the keyword GREEN22 to get the full Green Cooling Salve recipe card!

🌿 Botanical illustration by

10/16/2025

Frog and Toad enjoying a cosy autumn afternoon 🍂🃏

07/06/2025

06/29/2025

Used all my ground cherries from last season to make this wee bit of jam and 2 personal size Clafoutis.

06/26/2025

Small garlic harvest this year. Going to try a few new varieties next season. What’s your favorite?

06/03/2025

Real gardens have slugs and snails.

05/31/2025

Cultivating Vegetables and Herbs in Pots: A Guide to Container Gardening

Container gardening is a great way to grow vegetables and herbs in small spaces like balconies or patios. The key is choosing the right pot size for each plant. Here’s a quick guide:

Choosing the Right Pot Size

5L Pots: Lettuce, Chard, Parsley, Basil, Chives

10L Pots: Radish, Celery, Turnip, Carrot, Kale

15L Pots: Cabbage, Beet, Garlic, Brussels Sprouts, Chilies

20L Pots: Tomato, Broccoli, Pepper, Chícharo (peas), Cauliflower

40L Pots: Cucumber, Potatoes, Watermelon, Zucchini, Melon

Quick Tips for Success

Use Quality Soil: Nutrient-rich, well-draining potting mix.

Sunlight: At least 6-8 hours daily.

Water Consistently: Pots dry out faster than ground soil.

Fertilize: Use organic or liquid fertilizers as needed.

Drainage: Ensure pots have drainage holes.

Support Climbing Plants: Use trellises or stakes.

Final Thoughts

With the right pot size and care, container gardening is an easy and effective way to grow fresh produce at home.