Summer is clearly here and it is keeping me so very busy. A good kind of busy, puttering in the yard and visiting places that inspire fun gardening.
The Thyme Garden is such a place, as it demonstrates so beautifully the evolution of a dream come true, or how seeds when planted, will grow. Read the backstory here.
We visited the Thyme Garden recently--and I am still giddy. The coastal range weather was mild and misty and everything seemed to be at its peak bloom.
Who knew there were so many shades of green?
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. Ladies in Medieval Europe gave scarves embroidered with springs of thyme to knights as tokens of bravery.
At one time gardeners thought a thyme garden provided a home for fairies, so they planted one just for them.
I didn't see any fairies, only a small mouse that zipped by.
An incredible 80 acres. Including streams, 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.
so nice you popped in! i love thyme, thanks for the tour. happy summering : - )
Posted by: louise | July 03, 2007 at 11:26 AM
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!
Posted by: Kathleen | July 03, 2007 at 11:44 AM
Lovely to hear from you dear Vicki, such soothing pictures to gaze at... Thank you!
Posted by: Isabelle | July 03, 2007 at 11:44 AM
I think that I must go out and buy one more variety of thyme...
Beautiful post, vicki...
Posted by: Dawn | July 03, 2007 at 12:37 PM
What beautiful photos and such an interesting post. Thank you for the virtual visit.
Marie x
Posted by: marie | July 03, 2007 at 02:10 PM
So lovely to see you around again. What a wonderful post, thanks for this. Enjoy the 4th.
Posted by: Pattie | July 03, 2007 at 02:21 PM
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
Posted by: Bonnie Buckingham | July 03, 2007 at 02:35 PM
Beautiful pictures!!!
deezie
enjoy your summer:O)
Posted by: deezie | July 03, 2007 at 03:28 PM
I must confess to having a serious case of Turkey Feathers withdrawal. Thanks for the Midsummer post of fabulous flower photos. Missing you...
Posted by: Diane | July 03, 2007 at 04:09 PM
So happy to hear you are having a lovely summer!
Posted by: pam | July 03, 2007 at 04:11 PM
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:)
Posted by: Chris and Laurie | July 03, 2007 at 06:08 PM
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!
Posted by: Jennifer | July 03, 2007 at 09:14 PM
Is this really your yard...just breathtaking!!!
Posted by: norththreads | July 03, 2007 at 10:16 PM
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!
Posted by: Christina | July 03, 2007 at 10:59 PM
Thanks for sharing and inspiring a few other dreams. Hope you are enjoying your summer!
Posted by: Angela | July 03, 2007 at 11:29 PM
I must say I missed you and came here everyday to see if you posted something.
Very nice garden.
Posted by: paula luckhurst | July 04, 2007 at 12:28 AM
Lovely colours in your new quilt. I love that shades of green. And you have such a pretty garden!
Posted by: hulda | July 04, 2007 at 02:16 AM
It makes me smile also. The gardens are beautiful.
Posted by: Alison Parry | July 04, 2007 at 03:36 AM
That place looks amazing. Might be fun to try planting some of those blue, fuzzy things in your own garden.
Posted by: Amber | July 04, 2007 at 06:45 AM
Breathtaking! What a special place.Glad you're having a good summer.
Posted by: willzmom | July 04, 2007 at 07:08 AM
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!
Posted by: Kim Sherrod | July 04, 2007 at 07:21 AM
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)
Posted by: Tracy | July 04, 2007 at 08:13 AM
Thank you. So nice to find one of your wonderful posts.
Posted by: Natalie | July 04, 2007 at 09:31 AM
Beautiful pics!! Glowing!
Posted by: jmb | July 04, 2007 at 12:44 PM
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.
Posted by: Mrs.Staggs | July 04, 2007 at 07:32 PM
How lovely! Just looking at the pictures brings refreshment.
Posted by: Debbie | July 05, 2007 at 05:26 PM
wow, oh wow wow wow. Such breathless beauty. The mounding greens and purple of that thyme garden are just stunning. (as is everything else. That peaceful pond? oh....I miss the NW.)
Thyme is one of my favorite cooking herbs (second only to rosemary!), I seem to just keep buying more varieties - good to know I'm not going to run out of options anytime soon!
Posted by: sarah | July 05, 2007 at 05:55 PM
There is nothing on t.v.. I didn't feel like sewing or crafting. So instead I thought I'd read your archives and instead found a beautiful post!
Posted by: Betty @ She's Sew Pretty | July 05, 2007 at 09:24 PM
I thought I saw a faery or woodnymph as I was looking at your pictures, too!! How enchanting and wonderful of you to share the pictures and the thoughts with us. I just adore you for it!!
Hugs,
Deb
Posted by: Deb in FL/Lavender Rose | July 06, 2007 at 06:05 AM
Just thought I'd visit your site for a minute and SURPRISE!! What a great, tranquil spot. I loved being 'dragged' along for a visit. Thanks for taking me. Oh the joys of summer.
Posted by: LadyMarcia | July 06, 2007 at 09:10 AM
Such lovely pictures. You've got a wonderful home and garden. I just dropped by to wish you a great weekend.
hugs
Posted by: Monique | July 06, 2007 at 11:54 AM
Oh the dream quilt is great, love the colors , relaxing.
~Colleen
***I really did miss you and the blog
Posted by: colleen | July 06, 2007 at 06:53 PM
I love your pictures. especially the one of the boat on the pond. they make me want to go take some pictures! how long have you had your etsy shop?
Posted by: | July 08, 2007 at 10:44 AM
Thanks Vicki, i enjoyed that visit. it looks like a truly wonderful place, I wish my own garden looked half as good.
Posted by: little jenny wren | July 08, 2007 at 04:40 PM
Oh!Oh! Oh! I had been feeling blue that you haven't been on line, so I've been reading your posts from last year. I'll catch up over the summer. And here today is something new! Makes me smile and feel good. Thank you so much for writing and taking pictures. A little breath of Heaven.
Posted by: Nancy | July 08, 2007 at 05:28 PM
What a beautiful place. The thyme garden looks like a painting. Just lovely. Thank you for the virtual stroll.
Posted by: Lallee | July 09, 2007 at 04:38 AM
Wow! How beautiful :)
Posted by: Felicia | July 10, 2007 at 02:10 AM