Image: Three Methods of Propagating Thyme
Published: January 18, 2026 at 4:53:58 PM UTC
High-resolution educational image illustrating three thyme propagation methods: seeds, cuttings in water, and young transplants arranged on a rustic garden table
Available versions of this image
Image description
The image presents a clear, educational still-life photograph illustrating three distinct methods of propagating thyme, arranged side by side on a weathered wooden garden table in an outdoor setting. The composition is horizontal and evenly balanced, guiding the viewer from left to right through the stages and techniques of plant propagation. On the left, the seed propagation method is depicted with a small biodegradable pot filled with dark, moist soil. Tiny green thyme seedlings are just emerging from the surface, their delicate cotyledons visible. In front of the pot sits a shallow terracotta dish containing numerous fine, dark thyme seeds, emphasizing their small size and abundance. A wooden plant marker labeled “Thyme” is inserted into the pot, reinforcing the educational nature of the image. Nearby, a metal hand trowel dusted with soil rests casually on the table, suggesting recent planting activity. In the center of the image, the cutting propagation method is shown using a clear glass jar filled with water. Several fresh thyme cuttings stand upright inside the jar, their slender green stems partially submerged while the leafy tops remain above the waterline. The leaves are vibrant and healthy, indicating viable cuttings ready to root. Additional cut thyme sprigs lie flat on the table in front of the jar, alongside a pair of small pruning shears, visually explaining how cuttings are taken from a parent plant. On the right side, young transplants are displayed as two small thyme plants with compact, bushy growth. Their root balls are exposed, showing dense, healthy roots bound in dark soil, ready to be planted into the ground or a container. A black plastic nursery pot and another soil-streaked hand trowel sit nearby, reinforcing the gardening context. Across the top of the image, a wooden sign-style banner labels the three sections as “Seeds,” “Cuttings,” and “Young Transplants,” providing immediate clarity. The background is softly blurred with green foliage, creating depth and a natural garden atmosphere while keeping attention on the foreground subjects. Natural daylight illuminates the scene, highlighting textures such as the grain of the wood, the crumbly soil, the glossy glass jar, and the fine structure of thyme leaves. Overall, the image functions as both an instructional visual guide and an aesthetically pleasing representation of practical herb gardening, clearly demonstrating multiple ways to propagate thyme at home.
The image is related to: A Complete Guide to Growing Thyme From Planting to Harvest