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thyme in the garden is never wasted...

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Lorene Edwards Forkner
Jul 11, 2025
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I once received a small pot of thyme with a note that read, “A gift of thyme for a busy mother.” Since then, I’ve adapted that delightful word play to remind myself that “Thyme in the garden is never wasted.” Even a challenging day in the garden — like pruning thorny stems that tear at my flesh — is better than not being in the garden, and I get t…

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