5 healthy herbs: It's easy to grow them

Freshen up your meals with herbs straight out of the garden or the pot on your windowsill.

By Adrienne Robertson

1. Thyme
Long valued for its antiseptic properties, thyme is also an antioxidant and is great for your belly: it can aid in digestion and may help treat stomach ulcers. With a slightly pungent, spicy, clove-like flavour, thyme is as easy to use as it is to grow. Be sure to plant in lightweight soil like sandy loam to allow easy drainage. Thyme is what Tremblay calls a "dry herb" and likes its soil to dry between waterings. According to Tremblay, thyme can be used with all meats, vegetables, casseroles and soups. Keep in mind that the herb has a strong flavour, so a little will do.

Recipe to try: Shepherd's Pie

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