Dream

...I'm popping in to say "hello" as promised.  Summer is clearly here and its keeping me so very busy.  But it's a good kind of busy and I wouldn't have it any other way.  It's great to be outside in the yard again and going places. Nothing inspires me more than the pure evolution of visions and dreams, and the Thyme Garden is an example of what that truly means. This amazing place with its humble beginnings (all told here) is a testimony to how seeds, when planted, will grow.  I do mean that literally and figuratively and am still in awe after another visit out there a couple of weeks ago. 

When friends visit from far-away cities, I love to drag them out here for a quiet respite and I thought it would be fun to take you, dear blog-pals, on a virtual tour too. 

   I sat in this gray area for the longest time just thinking my thoughts.

Did you know that there are over 400 species of thyme recorded?  Thymon means 'courage' in Greek, and was thought to impart strength and fortitude.  I'm quoting from the Thyme Garden Catalog:  "Ladies in Medieval Europe gave scarves embroidered with springs of thyme to knights as tokens of bravery."  How utterly romantic that sounds.

"At one time gardeners thought a thyme garden provided a home for fairies so they planted one just for them."   My plan exactly.  I didn't see any fairies here, only a small mouse that zipped by.

Between the three of us with cameras, we took over 500 photos.  It wasn't hard, as every turn held a spectacular sight. 

It was so hard to narrow it down to just a few pixels.  (See these full-size by clicking on the photos or go here.)

All in all, an incredible 80 acres, not all planted with herbs, but includes natural elements  such as streams, waterfalls, forest trails, and a small pond which supports their current 'stream project' that provides habitat for the salmon that return to spawn in the fall.  It all just makes me smile.

And dream. 

Comments

[louise]

so nice you popped in! i love thyme, thanks for the tour. happy summering : - )

[Kathleen]

Wow those gardens are incredible! I especially like the first picture of the Borage. it's one of my favourites but self seeds so terribly! I'm forever pulling it up!

[Isabelle]

Lovely to hear from you dear Vicki, such soothing pictures to gaze at... Thank you!

[Dawn]

I think that I must go out and buy one more variety of thyme...
Beautiful post, vicki...

[marie]

What beautiful photos and such an interesting post. Thank you for the virtual visit.

Marie x

[Pattie]

So lovely to see you around again. What a wonderful post, thanks for this. Enjoy the 4th.

[Bonnie Buckingham]

What a treat to click on your site and here you are again! You made me want to plant my thyme in the garden instead of the pots! Loved your DREAM quilt. Enjoy the quiet of summer, even when it speeds up!
So this from the Bard:
I know a bank where the wild thyme blows,
Where oxlips and the nodding violet grows,
Quite over-canopied with luscious woodbine,
With sweet must-roses, and with eglantine.
- William Shakespeare,
A Midsummer Night's Dream
(Oberon at II, ii)

Bonnie

[deezie]

Beautiful pictures!!!
deezie
enjoy your summer:O)

[Diane]

I must confess to having a serious case of Turkey Feathers withdrawal. Thanks for the Midsummer post of fabulous flower photos. Missing you...

[pam]

So happy to hear you are having a lovely summer!

[Chris and Laurie]

The virtual tour was great. I don't think I would want to leave if I was there in person. Thank you for sharing some of your photos:)

[Jennifer]

what a beautiful place; thank you for sharing it with those of us who can't visit! I'm glad you're having a good summer!

[norththreads]

Is this really your yard...just breathtaking!!!

[Christina]

It's lovely to hear from you! The thyme garden is beautiful, I never knew there were so many different species. I love your quilt!

[Angela]

Thanks for sharing and inspiring a few other dreams. Hope you are enjoying your summer!

[paula luckhurst]

I must say I missed you and came here everyday to see if you posted something.
Very nice garden.

[hulda]

Lovely colours in your new quilt. I love that shades of green. And you have such a pretty garden!

[Alison Parry]

It makes me smile also. The gardens are beautiful.

[Amber]

That place looks amazing. Might be fun to try planting some of those blue, fuzzy things in your own garden.

[willzmom]

Breathtaking! What a special place.Glad you're having a good summer.

[Kim Sherrod]

I'm with Diane- serious Turkeyfeathers withdrawl.
I may need hospitalization.
Or more crafting to keep my hands busy and my heart satisfied until you post again. I love the thyme bed and would love to plant some to lure the fairies. I am putting in a fairie door after I paint the sewing room. Maybe that will keep me busy. Miss you! Happy 4th! Happy Summer!

[Tracy]

Such a great surprise to drop by here and see you left us a little note...and a reminder to soak up the summer and keep dreaming...I love that thyme garden--one of my favorite herbs. That peek of a new quilt--looks fab! Happy Days to you & yours! :o)

[Natalie]

Thank you. So nice to find one of your wonderful posts.

[jmb]

Beautiful pics!! Glowing!

[Mrs.Staggs]

It's all so beautiful.
I'm glad that you're spending some of your time dreaming and hope that many of the things you've dreamed of are on their way to coming true.