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[silverhair67]

thyme is an herb. https://www.healthline.com/health/health-benefits-of-thyme

I know what thyme is, never had any luck growing it, I like fresh spices, growing them is a no go for me for some reason, but I don't give up on it, not my nature to give up

 

[bruceha2000]

atlantic ocean on one side the gulf of mexico on the other, sand every where

Yep, I visited a friend in FL, their entire yard "soil" is sand and they aren't even close to the coast.

 

[CSolis]

I know what thyme is, never had any luck growing it, I like fresh spices, growing them is a no go for me for some reason, but I don't give up on it, not my nature to give up

It may be too hot there, I noticed when it really started heating up down here, mine died. But with raised beds, water and partial shade you may be able to do it outside, else in a big pot near a window inside.

 

[microchick]

I know what thyme is, never had any luck growing it, I like fresh spices, growing them is a no go for me for some reason, but I don't give up on it, not my nature to give up

Silver, don't give up on herb growing yet. Just give up trying to grow them in the ground. Our soil here is what they call 'ridge' soil. Pretty poor quality with about 4-6 inches of top soil on top of thick goopy clay. I've tried to grow herbs in the soil and they just don't do well.

But when I switched to pots and bought potting soil BINGO! Get larger sized pots fill them with top soil or potting soil and then give growing herbs in pots a try. I set mine on our back porch where there is a roof over it but set them near the edge of the deck where they get indirect northern and some eastern light. They do fantastic with regular watering and fertilizing. In late summer I set them on our open deck once the sun is quite as intense.

I've had a few fails but rosemary, dill and basil do fantastic for me. I won't grow herbs any other way.

 

[microchick]

It may be too hot there, I noticed when it really started heating up down here, mine died. But with raised beds, water and partial shade you may be able to do it outside, else in a big pot near a window inside.

HA! Two great minds with a like thought. Scary heh?

 

[CSolis]

Silver, don't give up on herb growing yet. Just give up trying to grow them in the ground. Our soil here is what they call 'ridge' soil. Pretty poor quality with about 4-6 inches of top soil on top of thick goopy clay. I've tried to grow herbs in the soil and they just don't do well.

But when I switched to pots and bought potting soil BINGO! Get larger sized pots fill them with top soil or potting soil and then give growing herbs in pots a try. I set mine on our back porch where there is a roof over it but set them near the edge of the deck where they get indirect northern and some eastern light. They do fantastic with regular watering and fertilizing. In late summer I set them on our open deck once the sun is quite as intense.

I've had a few fails but rosemary, dill and basil do fantastic for me. I won't grow herbs any other way.

I'm in an area with really good soil for growing things, it's well mulched and watered too but had crop failure with certain types of beans and squash. I really wonder what kind of chemicals they are spraying way up there (Chemtrails). Raised beds with fresh soils does really well, which broaches the question of what's really in the soil?

 

[Alaskan]

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[silverhair67]

It may be too hot there, I noticed when it really started heating up down here, mine died. But with raised beds, water and partial shade you may be able to do it outside, else in a big pot near a window inside.

got a couple of areas I'm gonna try one sorta shade and I can always cover if needed

 

[silverhair67]

I'm in an area with really good soil for growing things, it's well mulched and watered too but had crop failure with certain types of beans and squash. I really wonder what kind of chemicals they are spraying way up there (Chemtrails). Raised beds with fresh soils does really well, which broaches the question of what's really in the soil?

by the time i'm ready to plant next spring my compost should be nice and ready, may have to get some garden soil but working not having to buy anything, back area has set for 2 years needs turning and composted,

 

[silverhair67]

I'll start the seedlings in Jan or feb should be ready by mid or end of march