
Thoughts from Thyme
Conversations, Cultivations, Inspirations
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Meet the Maker: Ngoc Minh Ngo
Ngoc Minh Ngo is an acclaimed garden photographer whose work depicts the magic of flowers and their role in human experience.
We are delighted to welcome her to Thyme on Friday 30th May to speak about her beautiful new book: Roses in the Garden. Here Ngoc tells us about her journey into the world of roses and the literary influences which have shaped her exploration.
Meet the Maker: Cath Kidston Padgham
Join Cath Kidston Padgham, Fibrex, and other guest sellers on Friday 23rd May, for ‘Pellymania’, a vibrant charity geranium sale hosted by Thyme.
Meet the Maker: Letitia Clark
Ahead our upcoming talk, we asked Letitia a selection of zesty questions to inspire our culinary enthusiasts ahead of the summer season.
Rooksmoor Press: The preservation of Britt Willoughby’s ‘Absorbed by the Beauty’
Hiding in plain sight, down a street in the centre of the artistic town of Stroud, you’ll find a magical historic printing press called Rooksmoor Press owned by Katie Beard.
Meet the Maker: Sarah Raven returns to Thyme
Renowned English Gardener Sarah Raven returns to Thyme this March to host four gardening courses spanning flowers, vegetables and pots, from 18th - 21st March.
Since 1999, she has been running courses from her own Sussex garden, Perch Hill, and is known for presenting on Gardener’s World and her books on gardening. Here she recounts her inspirations and what to expect this Spring.
Meet the Maker: HERD
Founded by Ruth Alice Rands, women’s knitwear brand HERD is a staple in our boutique.
HERD knitwear is described as ‘Honest as the Earth herself, our knitwear is nature unfurled. There is no harm, no squander, no toxicity, no needless travel. Made in the best of English wool traditions and brought to life. Our knitwear collections are all-natural complementary pieces that embody and imbue all that is the HERD way.’
In Conversation With: Jemma Powell
The exhibition documents Jemma’s recent trip to Kenya as an ambassador for Tusk. The title, The Golden Thread, is inspired by Caryn Hibbert’s (founder and creative director of Thyme), observations and writing on the migratory birdlife in the Water Meadow at Thyme, which travel between sub-Sahara Africa and the meadows here at Thyme, making vital connections between continents.
Art for Charity Collective: Top Tips on How to Buy & Hang Art in Your Home
Art for Charity Collective (ACC) is a platform for artists to showcase their work, connect with each other and potential buyers, all the while contributing to charitable causes. Founded by landscape artist Lucy Kent and Flea Chipchase; their partnership seeks to support the artistic community whilst always considering and giving back to charities in need.
In Conversation With: Blanche Vaughan
This September we are delighted to welcome Blanche to Thyme, where she will be joined by House & Garden Editor, Hatta Byng, where they will discuss House & Garden’s first recipe book, ‘A Year in the Kitchen-Seasonal recipes for everyday pleasure’, written and curated by Blanche Vaughan.
Vigour & Skills - Meet the Maker: Amanda Rayner
Amanda started Wyldwood Willow in 2000, based in Monmouthshire, South Wales. She attends a range of events and festivals across the UK every year offering workshops and willow weaving demonstrations.
Vigour & Skills - Meet the Maker: Georgie Tym
We chatted to Leathersmith and London College of Fashion Lecturer, Georgie Tym for a little insight in to her journey of leather craft, her creative processes and how she inspires future generations.
Vigour & Skills - Meet the Maker: Reesha Zubair
Reesha Zubair is an artisan potter working from her studio in Bristol. She produces small batches of pottery, both wheel thrown and hand built. Pieces vary from stand alone art to more functional tableware.
Vigour & Skills - Meet the Maker: Rosanna Clare
Ahead of her leather craft workshop at Thyme on Thursday 13th April, we caught up with Rosanna, to learn little more about her creative process, inspirations and advice as a designer.

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