Creative Gardening

A Child's Garden Creating a Cook's Garden Herb Teas Herbs in the Garden Series - Herbs as Groundcovers Herbs in the Garden Series - Herbs for Moist but not Soggy Soil Herbs in the Garden Series - Herbs for Poor Soil

Herbs in the Garden Series - Herbs for Shady Areas Herbs in the Garden Series - Herbs that Attract Butterflies Living Wreaths Making Herbal Vinegars and Oils Planting Herbs in Combinations Preserving Herbs

This wreath displays the versatility and variety of thymes, as well as a sprinkling of oregano. This was created at Red Cedar Gardens, but wreaths and other sculpted shapes for the garden, made with a growing medium such as spagnum moss, can be found at many garden centers, ready to be planted. Thyme works particularly well for this because it is fragrant, trailing and dainty.

Simply plant 5 to 6 herbs starters in a spagnum filled, wire wreath frame. Every couple of days take it down, lay it on the lawn and soak it with the hose, letting it sit for a few minutes to absorb and drain. As it fills out you may need to cut it back to keep it from becoming overgrown. It's so beautiful and as easy as that!