tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1507916632028185083Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:58:34 +0000http://www.thymeforthegarden.com/patriciawarren22@gmail.com (Patricia)Blogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1507916632028185083.post-2965233136949499385Fri, 01 May 2009 16:39:00 +00002009-05-01T15:07:25.345-04:00FrittataRecipesGarden Fresh RecipesGarden FreshSpinachPotatoBaconSpinach, Potato, and Bacon FrittataServes 410 large eggs3 tablespoons half-and-halfsalt and pepper1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese1 (6-ounce) bag baby spinach (or 6 ounces fresh from the garden!)3/4 pound Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces6 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips (applewood cured is our favorite)Adjust oven rack about 5 inches from heating element and http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThymeForTheGarden/~3/3_TyoSk5ZD4/garden-fresh-recipes-spinach-potato-and.htmlpatriciawarren22@gmail.com (Patricia)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ThymeForTheGarden/~4/3_TyoSk5ZD4" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thymeforthegarden.com/2009/05/garden-fresh-recipes-spinach-potato-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1507916632028185083.post-3349288255221183639Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:03:00 +00002009-04-21T13:59:13.037-04:00OrganicFragaria x ananassaStrawberryHealth and BeautyHerbal CosmeticsPhoto © Twins-Fotolia.comFrom The Good Health Garden by Anne McIntyre:Strawberry Leaf Tea - for sore throats and mouth ulcers; this can either be drunk or used as a gargle.2 cups boiling water1 oz. rinsed, fresh strawberry leavesPour the boiling water over the leaves in a teapot and let infuse for 10 minutes. Strain. Drink 1 cupful daily. From Homemade: How-to Make Hundreds of Everyday Products http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThymeForTheGarden/~3/asBNHW0Byvg/health-beauty-recipes-focus-on.htmlpatriciawarren22@gmail.com (Patricia)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ThymeForTheGarden/~4/asBNHW0Byvg" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thymeforthegarden.com/2009/04/health-beauty-recipes-focus-on.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1507916632028185083.post-6133406330233613981Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:52:00 +00002009-04-07T16:00:18.945-04:00OrganicHerbsRosmarinus officinalisRosemaryHerbal CosmeticsPhoto © lfstewart-Fotolia.comNote: I recommend MountainRoseHerbs.com for organic cosmetic and health supplies. I've supplied links to the essential oils. If you don't grow your own herbs, you can also find them at Mountain Rose Herbs.Creamy Rosemary SoapDetox BathReplenishing Hair MasqueHerbal Shampoo for Dry HairHerbal Hair ConditionerRosemary Hair ConditionerHair MasqueProtein-Enriched http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThymeForTheGarden/~3/e6AAw1YgT8k/health-beauty-recipes-focus-on-rosemary.htmlpatriciawarren22@gmail.com (Patricia)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ThymeForTheGarden/~4/e6AAw1YgT8k" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thymeforthegarden.com/2009/04/health-beauty-recipes-focus-on-rosemary.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1507916632028185083.post-6859955715012454695Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:47:00 +00002009-04-07T14:40:16.016-04:00Thyme for the GardenPlant ProfilesRosmarinus officinalisRosemaryPhoto © lfstewart-Fotolia.comRosemaryBotanical Name: Rosmarinus officinalisHardiness: Zones 7-9; 6 with protectionBloom Time: Spring to late summerSize: 4 to 6 feet highFlower: Small blue flowersLight Needs: Full sunGrowing Advice: Best bought as an established plant or raised from cuttings. Space plants 30 inches apart. Rosemary thrives in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is slightly http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThymeForTheGarden/~3/KUXcmzANm5g/plant-profiles-rosemay-rosmarinus.htmlpatriciawarren22@gmail.com (Patricia)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ThymeForTheGarden/~4/KUXcmzANm5g" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thymeforthegarden.com/2009/04/plant-profiles-rosemay-rosmarinus.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1507916632028185083.post-7929816661399010355Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:18:00 +00002009-03-31T13:24:49.031-04:00Pelargonium x hortorumPlant ProfilesHummingbirdsGeraniumGeraniumBotanical Name: Pelagonium x hortorumHardiness: Zone 10; grown as an annual in most areasBloom Time: Summer until frostSize: 12 to 20 inches high and wideFlower: Large, round clusters of white, pink, red, or purple individual bloomsLight Needs: Full sunGrowing Advice: Can be propagated from cuttings or seeds, but more commonly grown from flowing pot-grown plants.Description: This plant http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThymeForTheGarden/~3/V50kCd7vOnA/plant-profiles-geranium-pelargonium-x.htmlpatriciawarren22@gmail.com (Patricia)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ThymeForTheGarden/~4/V50kCd7vOnA" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thymeforthegarden.com/2009/03/plant-profiles-geranium-pelargonium-x.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1507916632028185083.post-7093030721337009516Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:00:00 +00002009-03-31T13:12:56.814-04:00Plant ProfilesFoxgloveHummingbirdsDigitalisFoxgloveBotanical Name: DigitalisHardiness: Biennial or short-lived perennial, Zones 3 to 10Bloom Time: Spring through summerSize: 18 inches to 6 feet highFlower: Tubular, bell-shaped blooms in white, cream, yellow, apricot, pink, purple, red, golden brown, and coppery roseLight Needs: Partial shadeGrowing Advice: In spring, plant seeds or transplants for blooms the following season.Description: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThymeForTheGarden/~3/jgHtIjYgsC0/plant-profiles-foxglove-digitalis.htmlpatriciawarren22@gmail.com (Patricia)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ThymeForTheGarden/~4/jgHtIjYgsC0" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thymeforthegarden.com/2009/03/plant-profiles-foxglove-digitalis.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1507916632028185083.post-5627346103282346966Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:45:00 +00002009-03-31T13:04:48.848-04:00Red hot pokerKniphofiaTorch flowerPlant ProfilesHummingbirdsRed hot pokerAlso Known As: Torch flowerBotanical Name: KniphofiaHardiness: Zones 5 to 9, depending on culitvarBloom Time: Late spring to autumn, depending on cultivarSize: 2 to 6 feet high, 1 to 3 feet wideFlower: Red, orange, yellow, white, greenish-white, or bi-coloredLight Needs: Full sun to partial shadeGrowing Advice: Prefers sandy soil. Mulch plants for first winter.Description: Use this http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThymeForTheGarden/~3/1kjEln2GG8A/plant-profiles-red-hot-poker-kniphofia.htmlpatriciawarren22@gmail.com (Patricia)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ThymeForTheGarden/~4/1kjEln2GG8A" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thymeforthegarden.com/2009/03/plant-profiles-red-hot-poker-kniphofia.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1507916632028185083.post-130887509310503558Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:08:00 +00002009-03-31T13:06:03.034-04:00Plant ProfilesCardinal flowerLobelia cardinalisHummingbirdsCardinal flowerBotanical Name: Lobelia cardinalisHardiness: Zones 3 to 9 (perennial)Bloom Time: SummerSize: 3 to 4 feet high, 2 feet wideFlower: Traditionally scarlet redLight Needs: Partial shade to full sunGrowing Advice: Plant in fertile, moist soil.Description: A North American native of wet places, stream banks, and swamps. A good pond plant. A nectar-rich favorite of hummingbirds.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThymeForTheGarden/~3/ttZvU-VIBHk/plant-profiles-cardinal-flower-lobelia.htmlpatriciawarren22@gmail.com (Patricia)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ThymeForTheGarden/~4/ttZvU-VIBHk" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thymeforthegarden.com/2009/03/plant-profiles-cardinal-flower-lobelia.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1507916632028185083.post-7794438506592656735Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:59:00 +00002009-02-03T11:24:27.395-05:00Organic SeedsGarden PlanningBuying SeedsSeed StartingI've been looking at a few web sites with information about garden planning in preparation for the February 11th Thyme for the Garden column at Take Root and Write. With that column in mind, here are a few great places to start.First, if you wonder if it's worth the effort when you can pick up your favorite veggies at the super market:From the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners AssociationHuge http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThymeForTheGarden/~3/-ecEhwlXVwI/february-is-garden-planning-month.htmlpatriciawarren22@gmail.com (Patricia)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ThymeForTheGarden/~4/-ecEhwlXVwI" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thymeforthegarden.com/2009/02/february-is-garden-planning-month.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1507916632028185083.post-4372136885807300746Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:30:00 +00002009-01-30T11:51:13.943-05:00CausesProblemsIndoor PlantsToday we're discussing the problems that occur when gardening indoors. The solution to these problems is almost always to provide optimum growing conditions including:Proper temperatures - indoor plants thrive at temperatures close to those in their native habitats. In the winter, try for 60-67 degrees.Humidity - the higher the indoor temperatures (due to heaters) the drier the air. Plants need http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThymeForTheGarden/~3/YUXt0yUKqfA/indoor-plants-problems-suggested-causes.htmlpatriciawarren22@gmail.com (Patricia)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ThymeForTheGarden/~4/YUXt0yUKqfA" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thymeforthegarden.com/2009/01/indoor-plants-problems-suggested-causes.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1507916632028185083.post-1403838734861096571Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:10:00 +00002009-01-16T12:35:40.638-05:00Thyme for the GardenHerbal Tea GardenHerbsHerbal TeaAs I sit writing this post, I'm sipping a cup of "Soothing Chamomile" tea (sweetened with locally grown honey) from a box my mother-in-law purchased at a Dollar General store. She is so thoughtful to share with me what is truly my favorite blend of chamomile tea to-date.The box describes how, "This delicious aromatic flavor both calms and comforts." And that the ingredients are blended to "relax http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThymeForTheGarden/~3/AQGUrzE1RRo/herbal-tea-garden.htmlpatriciawarren22@gmail.com (Patricia)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ThymeForTheGarden/~4/AQGUrzE1RRo" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thymeforthegarden.com/2009/01/herbal-tea-garden.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1507916632028185083.post-3956026677645787719Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:14:00 +00002009-01-16T00:04:20.240-05:00Thyme for the GardenVirtual Garden TourVisit the Gardens of the World without leaving the comfort of your home. Below you will find links to Botanical Gardens and Arboretums. If you know of a virtual tour or a blog tour you want to share, send me an email.<!-- Row 1 -->Sunshine Farm & Gardens (West Virginia) <!-- Col 2 --><!-- Row 2 -->Indian River Research & Education Center (Florida)<!-- Col 3 --> <!-- Col 4 --><!-- Row 3 --> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThymeForTheGarden/~3/Gvb42w5p_n8/virtual-garden-tours.htmlpatriciawarren22@gmail.com (Patricia)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ThymeForTheGarden/~4/Gvb42w5p_n8" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thymeforthegarden.com/2009/01/virtual-garden-tours.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1507916632028185083.post-1735482640000376588Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:18:00 +00002009-01-14T12:41:57.328-05:00Plant Hardiness Zone MapUSDA<!-- Created with the CoffeeCup HTML Editor 2008 --><!-- http://www.coffeecup.com/ --><!-- Brewed by Patricia Warren on 1/13/2009 1:37:13 PM --><!-- #$-:Image Map file created by Ramon Jordan using Map THIS! --><!-- #$-:Map THIS! free image map editor by Todd C. Wilson --><!-- #$-:Please do not edit lines starting with "#$" --><!-- #$VERSION:1.20 --><!-- #$http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThymeForTheGarden/~3/3uCXwplJhB0/usda-plant-hardiness-zone-map.htmlpatriciawarren22@gmail.com (Patricia)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ThymeForTheGarden/~4/3uCXwplJhB0" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thymeforthegarden.com/2009/01/usda-plant-hardiness-zone-map.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1507916632028185083.post-757478835837767643Sun, 11 Jan 2009 06:43:00 +00002009-01-16T01:48:30.987-05:00Thyme for the GardenHerbal TeaThis is a fruit and herb tea that you will need to steep in the refrigerator overnight. Make it the day before you want to serve it.Ingredients:3 tablespoons hibiscus flowers3 tablespoons mint leaves3 tablespoons lemongrass1/2 cup chopped pineapple2 oranges, sliced1 papaya, sliced1 mango, slicedPreparation:In 2 quarts of water, bring herbs to a boil and let steep for 20 minutes. Strain out herbs.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThymeForTheGarden/~3/c_S_ysCmmWM/herbal-tea-recipes-tropical-herb-tea.htmlpatriciawarren22@gmail.com (Patricia)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ThymeForTheGarden/~4/c_S_ysCmmWM" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thymeforthegarden.com/2009/01/herbal-tea-recipes-tropical-herb-tea.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1507916632028185083.post-8171341963526686944Sun, 11 Jan 2009 06:38:00 +00002009-01-16T01:42:41.786-05:00Thyme for the GardenHerbal TeaSage and lemon flavors blend nicely. An added bonus here: Hot sage tea is great for colds, as it helps dry up sinuses. Just don't overdo it. A cup or two is plenty.Ingredients:1/2 ounce fresh sage leaves1 ounce fine sugar1/4 ounce grated lemon rindJuice from one lemon1 quart water, boilingPreparation:Keep water at a simmer and add the rest of the ingredients. Steep for 30 minutes. Strain out the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThymeForTheGarden/~3/GJPt6ePl6LA/herbal-tea-recipes-sage-tea.htmlpatriciawarren22@gmail.com (Patricia)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ThymeForTheGarden/~4/GJPt6ePl6LA" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thymeforthegarden.com/2009/01/herbal-tea-recipes-sage-tea.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1507916632028185083.post-5261691646068444527Sun, 11 Jan 2009 06:34:00 +00002009-01-16T01:37:51.120-05:00Thyme for the GardenHerbal TeaMint tea is great on its own. This recipe is special with the addition of fennel and lemon balm.Ingredients:8 ounces peppermint leaves8 ounces lemon balm leaves8 ounces fennel seedsPreparation:Mix the herbs thoroughly, and store in an airtight container. For a cup of tea, use 1 teaspoon in a cup of boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes and stain out the herbs. Sweeten to taste.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThymeForTheGarden/~3/zOCs4nLKd5M/herbal-tea-recipes-peppermint-tea.htmlpatriciawarren22@gmail.com (Patricia)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ThymeForTheGarden/~4/zOCs4nLKd5M" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thymeforthegarden.com/2009/01/herbal-tea-recipes-peppermint-tea.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1507916632028185083.post-8363593710050686244Sun, 11 Jan 2009 06:28:00 +00002009-01-16T01:33:44.448-05:00Thyme for the GardenHerbal TeaYou don't need too many lavender blossoms to create a floral-tasting herbal tea.Ingredients:1 cup lemon verbena flowers3 tablespoons lavender flowersPreparation:Mix the herbs thoroughly, and store in an airtight container. For a cup of tea, use 1 teaspoon in a cup of boiling water. Steep for 5 minutes and strain out the leaves. Enjoy with a bit of honey.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThymeForTheGarden/~3/pnHTJgAxUoA/herbal-tea-recipes-lavender-verbena-tea.htmlpatriciawarren22@gmail.com (Patricia)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ThymeForTheGarden/~4/pnHTJgAxUoA" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thymeforthegarden.com/2009/01/herbal-tea-recipes-lavender-verbena-tea.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1507916632028185083.post-6934621906197572964Sun, 11 Jan 2009 06:23:00 +00002009-01-16T01:27:28.538-05:00Thyme for the GardenHerbal TeaThis is a twist on the traditional chai recipe, with chamomile and other herbs.Ingredients:3 teaspoons fresh ginger root, grated1 teaspoon coriander seeds1/8 teaspoon cinnamon1/8 teaspoon cardamom1/16 teaspoon allspice2 teaspoons chamomilePreparation:Combine everything except for chamomile in water and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and add chamomile. Steep for another 10 minutes. Strainhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThymeForTheGarden/~3/F9kW0xIMETc/herbal-tea-recipes-chamomile-chai.htmlpatriciawarren22@gmail.com (Patricia)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ThymeForTheGarden/~4/F9kW0xIMETc" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thymeforthegarden.com/2009/01/herbal-tea-recipes-chamomile-chai.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1507916632028185083.post-8052840753036226532Sun, 11 Jan 2009 06:17:00 +00002009-01-16T01:21:52.227-05:00Thyme for the GardenHerbal TeaA very soothing blend to enjoy at the end of a stressful day.Ingredients:1/2 cup dried catnip3/4 cup dried chamomile1 cup dried lemon balm1/4 cup dried mint1/4 cup dried lemongrassPreparation:Mix the herbs thoroughly, and store in an airtight container. For a cup of tea, use 2 teaspoons in a cup of boiling water. Steep for 5 minutes and strain out the herbs. Sweeten to taste, if desired.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThymeForTheGarden/~3/T1-rs41Gy6o/herbal-tea-recipes-catnip-chamomile-tea.htmlpatriciawarren22@gmail.com (Patricia)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ThymeForTheGarden/~4/T1-rs41Gy6o" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thymeforthegarden.com/2009/01/herbal-tea-recipes-catnip-chamomile-tea.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1507916632028185083.post-588522229294247514Sun, 11 Jan 2009 06:10:00 +00002009-01-16T01:15:52.643-05:00Thyme for the GardenHerbal TeaThis herbal tea has a distinctive licorice flavor.Ingredients:1 cup water, boiling1 teaspoon dried anise leaves1 teaspoon honeyPreparation:Steep anise leaves in hot water for about 5-6 minutes. Strain out leaves and sweeten tea with honey.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThymeForTheGarden/~3/P1Mm2p1qQjo/herbal-tea-recipes-anise-tea.htmlpatriciawarren22@gmail.com (Patricia)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ThymeForTheGarden/~4/P1Mm2p1qQjo" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thymeforthegarden.com/2009/01/herbal-tea-recipes-anise-tea.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1507916632028185083.post-2890504114341778051Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:16:00 +00002009-01-05T10:18:12.522-05:00GardeningThis blog is the follow-up site to my column on Take Root and Write. Please come back for great gardening tips, plans, etc. next week.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThymeForTheGarden/~3/upTMKax0B18/new-gardening-column.htmlpatriciawarren22@gmail.com (Patricia)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ThymeForTheGarden/~4/upTMKax0B18" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.thymeforthegarden.com/2009/01/new-gardening-column.html