![]() ![]() Some are clearly chicken, some are dark and beefy. I’ve included a perfect poutine gravy recipe below for you! If you’ve eaten a lot of poutine, you’ve probably experienced a wide range of gravy tastes. The taste is much more mozzarella-like – soft, pliable, subtle taste, squeaky :) How do you make poutine gravy? Even though cheese curds are technically cheddar they don’t taste like it. ![]() That’s part of the poutine experience – the chunks of warm, softened cheese and shredded just won’t cut it because it melts completely and mixes in with the gravy. Some cheese curds are the size of my baby finger. You want it in chunks so it doesn’t melt completely. If you can’t get cheese curds, the closest possible substitution if you want the poutine experience, would be torn chunks (not shredded!) of a full-fat block mozzarella cheese (NOT fresh mozzarella – use the kind you’d shred to put on top of pizza). White cheese curds are the ones you want for poutine. Cheese curds are simply solid pieces of curdled milk, that can be either eaten alone as a snack or, in Canada, added to fries and gravy to make poutine :) Cheese curds can be found in white or yellow colour. Real cheese curds are what makes a poutine “authentic”. When it comes to poutine, it’s really all about the cheese curds. ![]() I’ve got you covered! If you’d like to learn more about Poutine, read on! What kind of a Canadian food blogger would I be if I didn’t have a recipe for Canadian Poutine on this blog? Poutine is a wonderful and delicious concoction of fries, gravy and cheese curds and is one of the most quintessential Canadian dishes! So if you already know how great this dish is and are just looking for a great, authentic poutine recipe to make at home, skip on down to the recipe. I will show you how to make it, as well as explaining exactly what exactly poutine is, for the uninitiated. Learn how to make real poutine at home with my Authentic Canadian Poutine Recipe. ![]()
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![]() ![]() It is an excellent choice for those who want to enjoy a traditional Mexican meal without sacrificing their nutrition. It is also seasoned with Mexican spices in addition to being seasoned with pork. These nutrients help to keep you healthy by lowering your chances of developing certain health conditions. This dish contains a lot of vitamins and minerals in addition to niacin, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and selenium. Pork Al Pastor contains 260 calories, 15 grams of fat, 4 grams of total carbohydrates, 3 grams of net carbohydrates, 18 grams of protein, and 135 calories from fat in a serving. It’s not only quick to prepare, but it’s also high in nutrients. People who want to have a quick and tasty meal in a hurry can get away with this completely cooked dish. When paired with this flavorful and succulent dish, the flavor is enhanced. Pork Al Pastor is a popular Mexican dish that is made from marinated pork and grilled on a vertical rotisserie. One serving of three Tacos Al Pasta dishes has 276 calories, 35 grams of fat, and 3 grams of sodium. How Many Calories Are In 3 Tacos Al Pastor? Nonetheless, they should be consumed in moderation in order to maintain a healthy diet. As a result, both dishes have a high protein, vitamin, mineral, and healthy fat content. Pork Al Pastor contains 260 calories, 135 of which are derived from fat. ProPortion Foods, LLC’s Pork Adobo contains 2.5 g of saturated fat, 55 mg of cholesterol, 3.6 mg of vitamin C, 1.08 mg of iron, and 20.16 mg of calcium per serving. ![]() Al Pastor Marinated Pork contains 190 calories and 2 grams of total carbohydrates, 2 grams net carbs, 13 grams fat, 15 grams protein, and 2 grams of carbohydrates. A Balanced Diet With Mexican Cuisine: Al Pastor Marinated Pork And Pork AdoboĪl Pastor Marinated Pork and Pork Adobo are two Mexican dishes that have a lot of appeal to Americans. Therefore, when prepared with the right ingredients, al pastor can be a relatively low cholesterol meal. Additionally, the spices used, such as cumin and chili powder, can help reduce the amount of cholesterol in the dish. However, the amount of cholesterol in al pastor can be reduced by reducing the amount of pork used and adding more vegetables and leaner protein sources. Because pork is high in cholesterol, al pastor can be a dish that is high in cholesterol. Generally, al pastor is a pork dish marinated with a variety of spices and served with a variety of vegetables. The answer to the question of whether al pastor is high in cholesterol or not is dependent on the ingredients used to make it. As a result, it is a great food to consume while on the keto diet. In addition to that, you will get 25% fat and protein. Al Pastor has a net carbs content of only 3.2 grams per serving (134 g). It is a good source of protein (61% DV/100g).įor one serving, the Del Real Al Pastor Marinated Pork (1 serving) contains 190 calories, 2 grams of total carbohydrates, 2 grams of net carbs, 13 grams of fat, 15 grams of protein, and 2 grams of dietary fiber.Īl Pastor is unquestionably safe to consume on keto. This food contains approximately 6% of the daily value of vitamins and minerals (6%/cal), but it also contains a moderate amount of harmful ingredients such as saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, and sugars (0.02%/oz). By the end, you’ll have a better understanding of whether Al Pastor is a healthy choice for your diet. We’ll also look at some of the potential concerns that may arise from eating Al Pastor. But is Al Pastor actually healthy? This article will explore the nutritional content of Al Pastor, as well as its potential health benefits and drawbacks. The dish is made with thinly sliced pork marinated in a variety of spices and cooked over an open flame. Al Pastor is a dish that has been gaining popularity in recent years, with many Mexican restaurants offering it as an option. ![]() ![]() ![]() This sequence of attacks repeats indefinitely until she is defeated. If enraged, she will cast a modified version of Ethereal Lance after the dash before resuming her normal pattern (targets where the player is rather than where they will be).When the Empress is below half of her max health, she will disappear for a second then reappear above the next estimated location of the player, adopting a new appearance before executing a new set of attacks, with slightly shorter attack intervals than before: This sequence of attacks repeats indefinitely until the second phase starts. When spawned, the Empress will hover in place for a few seconds before executing the following attacks in order: The Empress has set attack patterns for both of her phases. The first wave travels from the left side of the screen to the right of the player, the second wave from the right side to the left of the player, the third wave from top side to the bottom-right of the player, the fourth wave from top side to bottom-left of the player, the fifth wave from the bottom side to top-right of the player, and the sixth wave from the bottom side to top left of the player. If enraged, there will instead be six waves of swords that target specific points around the player instead of traveling from one side of the screen to the other.The first wave travels from the left side of the screen to the right, the second from right to left, the third wave from top-left to bottom-right, and the fourth wave from top-right to bottom-left. Ethereal Lance 2 - Summons four evenly spaced waves of swords that travel across the screen, telegraphed by colored beams.If enraged, extra swords are summoned, and they will launch faster. These swords are summoned behind where the player was moving, or all around the player if they were stationary. ![]() Ethereal Lance - Summons a swarm of swords that launch in the direction the player was headed when they were summoned, telegraphed by colored beams.These stars leave behind a trail of light that will damage the player. Everlasting Rainbow - Releases a ring of 13 stars that slowly spiral out clockwise from her original position, then spiral back inward in the same direction.3 sets of rays are created per sun dance, each positioned slightly further clockwise than the last. Sun Dance - Hovers above and slightly to the left of the player and emits 6 persistent rays of light (8 if enraged) that slowly rotate clockwise around her.She briefly becomes invincible during the attack, removing any Daybreak spears attached to her and marks from whips. This attack is additionally preceded by a sound effect and several images of the Empress spinning around her right before she dashes. Dash Attack - Positions herself to the left or right of the player before charging horizontally in the player’s direction.This version is harder to dodge, and when she is enraged she summons more bolts. Prismatic Bolts 2 - Fires prismatic bolts in a clockwise spiral, which behave identically to those used in the first variant of the attack.These bolts do not have perfect tracking, and will miss if the player makes a sharp turn as they approach. Prismatic Bolts - Summons a cloud of prismatic bolts that home in on the player after a short delay.If fought in Expert or Master Mode, she will always use her enraged attack pattern, but without the massive damage increase. If night falls (7:30PM) when fought during the day and she is not defeated, she will vanish and drop nothing. While enraged, all of her attacks instantly kill the player regardless of equipment. If fought during the day, the Empress enters an "enraged" state, indicated by the color of attacks turning a bright yellow. Like most critters, the Prismatic Lacewing can be caught with any bug net, and can then be released and killed by the player. However, if released outside of the Hallow biome it will despawn near instantly, so it must be placed onto a persisting and damaging projectile or by using a weapon that could attack and kill it before the critter vanishes.Īlthough the Prismatic Lacewing only spawns naturally in worlds where Plantera has been defeated, it is possible to bring one to a Pre-Hardmode world and kill it to summon the boss. The Prismatic Lacewing can be killed at any time in any biome to summon the boss. The Prismatic Lacewing is one of the few entities that can be detected by the Lifeform Analyzer. The Empress of Light is summoned by killing a Prismatic Lacewing, a rare critter that spawns in the surface Hallow at night between 7:30 PM - 12:00 AM once Plantera has been defeated in the current world. ![]() ![]() ![]() Most people use them as synonyms to refer to the same thing: a visual representation of data. Nevertheless, there is no distinct rule on using these terms. A heat map is also not a graph, whereas bar charts and line charts can be named bar graphs and line graphs respectively. Why? Pie charts use only one quantitative coordinate. Y-axis (vertical) shows the amount of expenses in USDĪt the same time, a pie chart is not a graph.X-axis (horizontal) shows months (January to December).Here is an example of a scatter plot graph of monthly expenses data: This means it illustrates the correlation between two or more sets of data using the horizontal (X-axis) and vertical (Y-axis) lines. Alternatively, use Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V as keyboard shortcuts to copy and paste it.Įvery graph is a chart, but not every chart is a graph.Ī graph is basically a two-dimensional diagram. You can also copy and paste it to other apps, such as Google Slides or Google Docs. Notice that you can download your chart as an image (PNG or SVG) or PDF file. ![]() Click on it, and you’ll see several options as follows: If you look at the chart area, you’ll notice three vertical dots in the top right corner. To do this, use the various options available in the Customize tab. Thus, you may want to customize a generated chart’s default appearance - from a white background to light gray, from a red bar to green, etc. Google’s idea may be different from yours. You can also modify your data range, add and remove series, and switch between rows and columns. You can change your chart type from a line chart to a column or bar chart in the Setup tab. There are many options available to edit your chart-you can customize almost everything here. The editor has two tabs: Setup and Customize. If you accidentally closed the chart editor, just double-click on the chart, and it will open again. But don’t worry, you can edit your chart using the Chart editor that opens on the right side. Maybe you hate lines and think that they’re as boring as numbers. However, it may not be the chart you were expecting. For example, the chart may be a pretty line chart, as the following screenshot shows. Just like that! Google will create a default chart for you based on your data. ![]() Alternatively, you can also click the Insert chart icon in the toolbar. After that, click Insert > Chart from the menu. Insert a chartīegin by selecting the data you want to show. Your data doesn’t need to have a grand total-here’s an example: Step 2. ![]() For example, if you have daily data, you may need to group it by month if you’d like to visualize it monthly. You can use Coupler.io, the tool that provides ready-to-use Google Sheets integrations to retrieve data from the mentioned sources and more. In case your data is in another source, such as Airtable, Shopify, WordPress, Xero, QuickBooks, and so on, pull them into Google Sheets first. Prepare your dataĪdd your data in a Google sheet. Pretty simple, right? Now let’s dive into each step in more detail. To create a chart in Google Sheets, basically, you just need to follow the steps below: This will insert your graph into the Google Sheet.Bonus stage #2: how to create a graph in Google Sheets with multiple separate data ranges Basic steps: how to create a chart in Google Sheets Once you have customized your graph, click on the "Insert" button. Then, enter your desired information in the "Title," "X-axis label," and "Y-axis label" fields. To do this, click on the "Customize" tab in the "Insert Chart" menu. You can customize your graph by adding a title, axis labels, and a legend. In the "Chart type" menu, select "Scatter." This will create a scatter plot of your data. Once you have selected your data, click on the "Insert" tab at the top of the page. This will highlight all of the cells in between. While holding the "Shift" key, click on the cell in the lower-right corner of your data. To do this, click on the cell in the upper-left corner of your data. To make an X Y graph in Google Sheets, you first need to select your data. Then, click "Insert" and "Chart." In the "Chart type" menu, select "Scatter." Step 1: Select Your Data You can make an X Y graph in Google Sheets by creating a scatter plot. ![]() ![]() And maybe some plastic cups too just to be safe.ġ0*- WD40. You definitely need at least two trays that can catch water if you’re working on a project like this. ![]() We bought one painters tray, but luckily I had some disposable 9×9 baking trays because we ended up needing those too. Just talk to people at Home Depot or look online to make sure it can cut metal.ĩ*- Trays to catch water drips. We used Evan’s jigsaw with a metal-cutting blade, but you could also use a hacksaw, a reciprocating saw, etc. You have to wrap the threading on the adapters, the same way you wrap a shower head when you replace it.Ĩ- A saw that can cut metal. We got two 3/4″ male adapters because we were removing the two male ends of our 3/4″ galvanized pipe.ħ- Teflon tape. Gather as many as you have, attics are dark.Ħ- Sharkbite PEX adapters. You 100% need TWO for this project!Ĥ- PVC/plastic tubing cutter. Be generous and spread that stuff around.ģ*- Pipe wrenches. ![]() This was great to have under the pipes to protect your insulation and wood. You can get white, blue, or red (the only difference is that red is used to identify hot water, blue is used to identify cold, and white can be either. Just measure the diameter of your current pipes and the length of the pipe to find out what type of PEX you need. We needed 25 ft of 3/4″ piping, so we got a 50 ft roll just in case. Make sure to wear gloves and breathings masks! Here’s the supplies you’ll need (plus I’ve listed a few more that we didn’t know yet at the time of this picture… yes there were a couple trips to Home Depot that night)ġ- PEX piping. We gathered our materials and went up to the attic. ![]() It took a few minutes and then no more water was coming out so we assumed we were good to go. This is to drain any water that was hanging out up in your pipes. Next you’re supposed to run all your faucets, showers, etc until no more water is coming out. Since we didn’t have a water meter key to turn it off at the meter, we decided we’d just turn it off at the main water valve. There are two spots you can do this- at your main water valve where the supply line goes into your house (usually around one of your hose faucets outside) or near the street where your meter is. So consider this kind of a “do as we say, not as we do” deal.įirst off, we did what you’re supposed to do before ANY big plumbing project: we turned off the water supply to our house. We may have accidentally not followed some/followed them in the wrong order. At the end of the post I’ll list the steps you SHOULD follow in case anyone reading wants to attempt this in their own home. We mainly used this one, this one, and this one. We found several tutorials and sorta spliced together bits and pieces from each. The “low cost” and “ease of installation” parts of that sentence made our ears perk up, so we looked into how to install it ourselves. It’s an alternative to PVC or copper pipes that is being more and more widely used due to its low cost and ease of installation. Cross-linked polyethylene, commonly known as PEX, is made of plastic, flexible tubing. Like I said in the last post, when our plumber mentioned replacing this pipe with PEX piping, we started doing research on PEX. Well, that pipe is no more!! But let me back up a bit. This is what happens when you work from home and hang out with your cat all day.ĪNYWAYS, we successfully replaced our leaky old galvanized pipe with a fresh new piece of PEX piping! Remember this pipe with 2 leaks on it? It’s just that everything else took freaking forever. Oh imaginary British person, because we were working on the PEX piping project I mentioned in our last post of course! You’re so silly.īut I thought you so confidently said, and I quote: “it didn’t look all that hard or expensive to DIY your own PEX.” Six and a half hours Katelyn?! Bloody hell! Why on earth would you hang out in a blazing attic for six and half bloody hours? ![]() How do we spend our Saturday nights these days? Why, hanging out in our attic for six and a half hours of course! ![]() ![]() More importantly, double-clicking issues have also been addressed with the Superlight, which was previously a major problem with the previous variant. The Logitech G Pro X SUPERLIGHT is rated to last 70 hours, which is fairly adequate for a mouse of this caliber. ![]() Naturally, no RGB means a substantial increase in battery life as well. It is worth mentioning that RGB and textured grips for the side have been removed in the process of reducing its weight. Despite the huge weight reduction compared to the non “superlight” variant, Logitech has retained most of the same features of the original G Pro Wireless while also addressing some of the previous variants’ flaws. The wireless connectivity has not stopped Logitech from trimming its weight all the way down to 60 grams, a drastic decrease compared to its predecessor. The integrated support for apps such as Discord and OBS is also an added benefit. 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The old dude where I go is pretty clueless to things like DOT minimum distances between brake light and turn signal (if something like that even exists in Hawaii.).įor now I'll keep the stock front turn signals though they will go LED soon and the front headlight is going HID. Will it pass safety check? Well my guess is it *will* depending on where I take it. Plus there's a row of 8 ultra white LED lights underneath aimed at the license plate.looks wicked!Īs you can see, removing the rear signals really 'cleans up' the tail section! The sequential turn signal is awesome and again is very attention-getting. The rapid flashing when you apply the brake REALLY get everyone's attention. Based on my calculations, the new light is about 2.5X brighter in running light mode and about 2X brighter in brake light mode. I wanted to compare the light output of the stock unit vs this unit and realized I could use my camera's light meter to get a pretty good idea of the differences in output. So installed the buggah looks great and is really bright. Might need to tape up all the press connections. It's in there pretty good but I'll keep an eye on it at first especially. I used 5 cable ties to bundle and secure the wiring under the seat. I wired everything up, tested it, then installed everything. The turn signal wiring is clearly explained in the directions. You can see that the black ground is off to the side and the red wire is running light and white side is brake light. I buss out the voltmeter to establish which leads go where. Into the box they go - until either needed or passed forward to another Blaster.for now I'll hold onto them until the bike gets through a safety check in July. I removed the old light and turn signals pretty easily. I noticed it also fits a Ducati Monsters as well as Buell X1, S1 & M2.that's kinda cool. Comes with the light, a small wiring harness for the sequential turn signals and instructions. The way the tail light blinks upon application of brakes was the best selling point for me. I'll post a link to the eBay item although this will expire.(the seller is autodynamic123)Įmbedded is this nice youtube video showing the light in action.Īs you can see it's got a couple cool features and in theory could make you more visible and thus safer. It was $79 and seemed like the seller's stuff was getting good reviews. I ordered a Blast-specific LED tail light & turn signal combo light off of eBay. Ads by Motorcycle Insurance Motorcycle Parts Motorcycle Helmets Motorcycle Tires Buell Motorcyclesīlasting Away - The Thumper Quick board » ![]() ![]() So what do sugar levels mean for your recommended dietary intake? Experts say it depends if the sugars are naturally occurring or added. The USDA also offers some guidance: According to its website, an average dry table wine has 1 to 2 grams of sugar in a standard 5-ounce serving, and sweet wines, such as Sauternes, Port and ice wine, which are usually served in smaller amounts, contain around 8 grams of sugar per 3.5-ounce pour (though this can vary). Wines that fall in the middle of these limits are called "off-dry."įor Champagne and other sparkling wines, keywords to look out for are, in order from driest to sweetest: extra brut, brut, extra dry or extra sec, sec, demi-sec and doux. ![]() You can also pick up some clues without opening the bottle: Generally, if a wine is described as "dry," that means there are less than 10 grams per liter of residual sugar a "sweet" or dessert wine has more than 30 grams per liter. (Just don’t confuse fruitiness for sweetness.) Though there aren't any hard-and-fast rules determining exactly how many sugars a specific type of wine will contain, and only a few wineries opt to feature nutritional information on their labels, there are still ways to get a good sense of how much sugar is in your glass of wine-the obvious one, of course, being how sweet the wine tastes. This is the primary source of a wine's sugar content. Any sugar that remains after the fermentation process is called residual sugar. Ripe grapes naturally contain sugars, and in the process of turning grape juice into wine, most of the sugars are converted into alcohol via fermentation. We asked leading experts for the facts on sugar, wine and potential health concerns. Is wine’s sugar content something that drinkers should worry about? But sugar has also become a bit of an obsession, with myriad opinions on how harmful it is and what kinds of sugars do the most harm. Sugar has been linked with health problems including diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease and tooth decay, to name a few. ![]() This of course is a mere sketch.Dietary "no-nos" come and go, but one of the most prominently and consistently warned-against nutritional hazards of the past few decades is excessive sugar consumption. Wineries in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties are making wonderful Syrahs, and the Sierra Foothill appellations are proving to be an experimental hotbed, with Italian and Spanish varietals employed to great effect. As for Pinot Noir, terrific examples can be found from AVA’s such as Anderson Valley, Carneros, Santa Lucia Highlands and Sta. The much larger and climatically varied Sonoma County also produces world class California Cabernet, along with wonderful examples of California Pinot Noir and Zinfandel.įine versions of Cabernet and Zinfandel hail from Paso Robles as well, which is also gaining fame with Rhone varietals like Syrah and Grenache. But California boasts a wealth of other impressive appellations. The state’s most famous red wine region, of course, is Napa Valley, where Cabernet Sauvignon reigns as king. This leads to well-developed fruit marked both by impressive ripeness and balancing acidity. While the state’s incredibly diverse geography, soils and microclimates allow for a wide array of styles, the key factor unifying California red wine is the abundance of sunshine and a long, consistent growing season. ![]() In addition, a number of California red wines are heralded as being among the most prestigious and sought-after wines in the world. Red wine accounts for 56% of the total by volume, and red grapes 63% of total acres planted. "American Winery of the Year" – Wine Enthusiast, 2021Ĭalifornia is a winemaking colossus by itself it is the fourth largest producer in the world. Today, he lives with his dog Molly and frequently gets visits from his daughter Cailen at their home in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. After years of hard work, he left it all behind to pursue his dream: starting his own wine company, making wines from California. He spent a decade serving as a world-class sommelier followed by another decade as a wine industry executive. Joseph discovered a passion for wine at an early age, starting off as a wine steward at a local restaurant in upstate New York, where he was raised. Sourced from across California’s great winegrowing regions, every vintage represents a labor of love, a commitment to quality, and a very personal promise to make great wine, in honor of Josh. ![]() The brand started with one varietal, Cabernet Sauvignon, and today features a diverse portfolio of well-balanced and delicious wines made to exacting standards. Josh Cellars was created in 2007 by vintner Joseph Carr as a tribute to his dad, Josh. ![]() ![]() Caraway Thyme is the only culinary Ground Cover Thyme in the bunch. It cascades nicely down hillsides that aren’t too steep. It can be walked on and is extremely rugged. Of these large space thymes those that are lowest and most suitable for areas that you want to look more like a lawn are Pink Lemonade, Goldstream, Creeping Pink, Lemon Frost, Reiter’s, Hall’s Woolly and Coconut.Ĭaraway Thyme is the fastest growing and has a pillowy mounding habit instead of a “looks like a lawn” habit. Silver Needle Thyme has the most unique leaf structure and grows flat enough to make a good flagstone filler.įaster growing, wider spreading thymes more suitable for large spaces include: In hot summer areas, it prefers afternoon shade. Leaves of soft cream and green make this tiny thyme a must have for brightening up dark stones. Highland Cream Thyme is our variegated stepping stone filler. Woolly Thyme is the most silver leaved of all the Thymes and never blooms, while White Moss Thyme is a lovely chartreuse with little white flowers in late spring. Woolly Thyme and White Moss Thyme (sometimes called Creeping White Thyme) are also slower growing, very flat and do well between stones where space is cramped. Pink Chintz blooms very early in spring, followed by Mint Thyme, with Annie Hall blooming well into the summer. Pink Chintz Thyme, Mint Thyme and Annie Hall are slightly taller (1 to 2 inches with the flowers) but have the distinction of putting on a spectacular flowering show. They bloom very little which helps them to remain closer to the ground. They are the slowest growing of this group and are the logical choices for those two inch wide spots. Slower growing thymes for in between stepping stones and flagstones include:Įlfin Thyme and Leprechaun Thyme are very small and very flat (about 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch tall). If you have a high traffic area, consider putting in a hardscape walkway with thymes in between. However, just like any plant, if the leaves are repeatedly rubbed they will fall off and the plant will die. Ground Cover Thymes can take light foot traffic. As long as the ground is moist where that stem segment hits, the plant will root and continue to creep. The increased stem segment also provides a greater rooting zone for the thyme allowing it to spread faster. Creeping Pink thyme, with almost an inch of stem between its sets of leaves, grows much more quickly than say a Pink Chintz Thyme or a Woolly Thyme whose leaves are very close together. Stem segments grow faster without having to produce tightly knit sets of leaves. Some thymes produce sets of leaves very close together while others are spaced further apart. ![]() Just like all plants, thyme plants spread by growing from one set of leaves to the next. ![]() Slower growing thymes are more appropriate for small spaces like those between flagstones. They will cover up stepping stones, spreading their stems onto paving searching for ground in which to root. It is also necessary to understand that all ground covers are not flat and lawn like.įaster growing thymes stuffed into a small space will disappoint with time. It is important to know the difference between a ground cover thyme that is appropriate for a two-inch space and one that is appropriate for a twenty foot space. But, different folks have different amounts of ground to cover and different expectations’ of what a ground cover is. Most folks want to use the Ground Cover Thymes to cover the ground. ![]() ![]() It is the Ground Cover Thymes that tend to confuse. There aren’t too many and their names are fairly descriptive, like Lemon Thyme and Orange Balsam Thyme. A blessing because there are so many different kinds and a curse because there are so many different kinds. It is being threatened by the fast growing Pink Lemonade Thyme which will probably take over both the Elfin Thyme and the Woolly Thyme in a year or so. If you look closely you can see a small patch of a slightly bluer thyme in between the two flowering ones. In the back, Pink Heretus Thyme is also in full bloom. The taller flowering Caraway Thyme is in the foreground to the right of the Woolly Thyme. It flows into the silvery, non-flowering Woolly Thyme near the boundary board which separates this garden from the lawn. Pink Lemonade Thyme is the bright green thyme that has the shadow of the tree on it. These five ground cover thymes of varying colors, textures and heights are growing in a pleasing mosaic. Once established, ground cover thymes also help to keep weed seeds from sprouting. Ground Cover Thymes are not only beautiful and soft to walk on, they are also the perfect way to keep the ground cool and conserve moisture. ![]() |
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