Thyme is one of those herbs that just feels like home. We all grew up with it in our kitchens—dried in little jars, bought from the supermarket, and sprinkled into almost every savoury dish. It was common, familiar, and so very ordinary… or so I thought. That changed after a remarkable experience in Jamaica.

I first met feverfew while weeding—its strong smell caught my attention, but a neighbour told me it was a powerful herb for migraines. Since then, I’ve kept it close, even bringing a pot with me to Leeming Garth Manor. Though it grows like a weed, its daisy-like flowers brighten the garden and its benefits are impressive: from easing headaches to supporting immunity and even helping in cancer research, feverfew is small but mighty.

From Weeds to Wonder: A Fragrant Surprise in Our Garden When we arrived at Leeming Garth Manor, I noticed a raised bed overrun with what looked like weeds. As I began weeding, a rich, familiar scent stopped me. I crushed a leaf, tasted it—Oregano! What I nearly discarded was actually a fragrant, healing herb growing in abundance. This unexpected discovery reminded me how nature’s pharmacy often lies hidden in plain sight, waiting to be embraced.

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