For thousands of years, herbs have been used in food preparation and for medicinal purposes. How did those ancient herb enthusiasts preserve their herbs? They dried them. Drying is the best method for ...

The Homesteader’s Herbal Companion (Lyons Press, 2018) by Amy K. Fewell helps beginners and experts alike make the most of their homegrown herbs. This guide takes readers through the basics of using ...

Whether you bought too much fresh rosemary that you'll never use in time or accidentally over-planted an aggressive herb like mint that you want to be sure you use up before it falls victim to the ...

Fresh herbs are one of the best ways to brighten up a dish. Sometimes there is no substitute, like fresh basil leaves layered with sliced tomatoes and fresh mozzarella for a caprese salad or chopped ...

Stacy Tornio has authored more than 15 books about animals, nature, and gardening. She is a master gardener and master naturalist. Drying your own herbs is a quick and easy skill that, once learned, ...

In the days when salt and pepper formed the core of the American spice rack, parsley probably was the most exotic fresh herb to be found at most grocers. Today, produce sections are flooded with fresh ...

The truth about which creates a more flavorful dish. Sure, we'd all love to have a garden of herbs just outside the kitchen, ready to be picked at a moment's notice. But if your thumb isn't all that ...