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Wild Thyme was in full flower and was so wonderful.
Bannockburn, Central Otago, New Zealand, day 4 Oct 24, 2011 on our trip down south. We had a wonderful lunch at Carrick now on our way down to Queenestown.
Central Otago has the most extreme climate on mainland New Zealand, characterised by hot summers, harsh cold dry winters and a predominantly dry westerly wind.
In ancient times, Maori travelled through Central Otago on their way to the pounamu rivers of the west coast. Hunting parties also visited the region, they built rafts and used the Clutha River to transport moa and other game back to the east coast.
More recently, in the 1860s, Central Otago was the scene of a gold rush. Trails used by miners can still be seen winding over the hills
These are my little thyme seedlings. They're the smallest, but seem to be growing steadily. There are even some new seeds sprouting.
Thymes' Frasier Fir collection, based on a blend of Siberian fir, sandalwood, and cedarwood, is well able to perfume your home for the holidays. Our favorite from the line is the Frasier Fir candle set ($32), which makes a great hostess gift. (And a retail editorial content bonus -- Thymes' site currently features tips on giving thoughtful thank-you gifts and a contest to win the entire Frasier Fir line.)
I'm getting behind on blogging about my herbal concoctions... but one will come.
I made this Thyme Syrup based on a recipe from Aquarian Bath:
aquarianbath.blogspot.com/2009/10/tasty-thyme-at-herb-far...