September is a time of change in the meadows as the floriferous canvas evolves into a habitat for barn owls and other birds, as well as autumnal wildflower species.

Flower Pressing with JamJar Flowers

A special exhibition of pressed botanicals will be hosted at Thyme, during Wild Meadow season, by JamJar Flowers. Founder, Melissa Richardson, shares her wisdom on the do’s and don’ts of wildflower picking

In celebration of Bertioli’s new Greek Collection, Charlie has devised a recipe that marries olives and almonds in a mediterranean-inspired, simple to make orange cake. One that tastes even better while wearing a Bertioli x Flora Sardalos dress and atop an olive printed table linen!

Bertioli x Flora Sardalos Exclusive Collection
Encapsulating Bertioli’s Patterns of Nature in Greece’s olives, almonds and wild iris, on the fabulous, voluminous dresses of Flora Sardalos

Black birds hop between blackcurrant bushes, stealing fruit we haven't been quick enough to pick; lettuces - almost alarmingly - seem to double in size overnight; runner beans race up poles.

Fresh and vibrant, this delectable recipe is the centrepiece of our summer lunch menu, celebrating the edible flowers and herbs growing in abundance in our gardens this summer.

From hand painted tablecloths to freshly picked flowers, we share our top tips on creating a tablescape as pretty as a meadow this season.

English Sparkling Winemaking with Nyetimber

The quintessentially British brand shares our ethos for conservation and appreciation for the land. Winemaker, Brad Greatrix, spills the grapes on the art of English sparkling winemaking.

The time for al fresco lunches has arrived. Our Thyme tart recipe is sustaining and seriously flavourful; a welcome pick-me-up after a sunny walk through the wild meadows.

The Wonderment of Wildflowers

In one square meter of wild flower meadow the diversity of plants which in turn support the wildlife is astonishing, meadowlands being arguably Britain’s most biodiverse habitat.

Co-founder of JamJar Flowers, Melissa Richardson, shares her wisdom on the do’s and don’ts of wildflower picking.

At Thyme

As summer approaches, and where better to spend these brighter months than in nature. Kiftsgate Court Gardens is a heavenly place to while away an afternoon during your stay at Thyme.

Thyme x Plantlife

Thyme is proud to announce that we are a Patron of Plantlife, the conservation charity which helps landowners to restore and create their own meadows and owns and manages meadow reserves across Britain.

Originally published in The Times article Thyme: the Most Stylish Lunch in Britain, by Tony Turnball

Originally published in The Times article Thyme: the Most Stylish Lunch in Britain, by Tony Turnball