Thyme seasoning adds a wonderful and fragrant flavor to many foods. You will find it in a variety of soups and stews as well as in beef, chicken, pork, and seafood recipes of all kinds. Use it in homemade tomato sauce for an extra boost of fresh flavor. After harvesting thyme, you can even infuse it into olive oil. Thyme's essential oils make it great for soaps, candles, body lotions, and more. It is also one of the most popular ornamental plants loved for it's fragrant leaves and makes a great companion plant to other herbs and vegetables.