Thyme with Andrea

03/07/2026

First herbal medicine harvest of the year! Chickw**d.

03/22/2024

Yesterday, I cut the grass for the first time this season and it felt good. The labyrinth really needed to be cut and the bricks exposed.

01/10/2024

This morning I’m turning to my long-standing plant ally Thyme to ward off a cold and soothe my respiratory system. For a full pot of tea, I measured six heaping teaspoonfuls into a t-sac teabag and steeped it for 15 minutes. I’ll leave the teapot on the warming burner and drink four or five cups throughout the day.

12/16/2023

Here’s my tincture of the fresh Echinacea roots. I’ll strained after it macerates for a month. I use it to support my immune system and add it to my homemade cough syrup.

12/10/2023

There’s still lots to do in the garden even in December. Last week, I dug up echinacea roots and crabgrass in the front bed and filled the wheelbarrow with grass and a basket with echinacea roots. The two have been competing for years. Since echinacea’s root medicine is strongest after four years, it was a good time to w**d and harvest. Echinacea is used to fight viral and bacterial infections and several studies have shown that it can shorten the duration of viral illnesses if taken at the onset.

08/04/2023

06/13/2023

And if only it would rain.

Life's not about waiting for the storm to pass it's about learning to dance in the rain ✨

❤️

05/03/2023

Self-care is the theme for this garden tour and labyrinth walk. Ticket includes a Lemon Balm plant, fresh tea making demo and herb walk.

04/30/2023

What do you see?

04/21/2023

We’ll be in booth 72 selling herb plants and garden products. Will you be there?

Earth Arts Fest is TOMORROW! 🌎🎨

🤔 Here's what you need to know...
-This is a "pay what you can event". We suggest $5 a person, but the amount is up to you!

-You can win a door prize! For every $5 donation, you will receive 1 ticket to enter our door prize drawing.

-This is a rain-or-shine event! Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather.

-There are timed activities! Check the schedule in advance here: https://www.annmariegarden.org/annmarie2/node/245

🛍 Here's what you need to bring...
-A reusable water bottle! We will have a water refill station available.

-Comfortable clothes and shoes! There are Try-It! Sessions of yoga, outdoor and indoor activities, and other artsy fun, so come prepared to be active.

-Bring your old books! You can donate or swap your books at our Book Swap.

-Bring your creativity!- We need your creativity to help with the art installations, crafts, and other artsy fun.

-Be ready to learn!- There are many wonderful organizations and activities with information on how to live a more sustainable and healthy life. You’ll leave enriched, empowered, and inspired to jumpstart change and practice healthier habits for you and the Earth!

It's going to be a day full of artsy fun and inspired learning! We'll see you there!