When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images The best part about growing your own produce is being able to harvest it ...

Thyme is a tough Mediterranean herb that is delightfully low-maintenance and easy to harvest. During the summer months, thyme shrubs truly come into their own, producing lots of fresh stems and tiny ...

Try to keep your herb plants clean so that when they are harvested you won't need to wash them. Washing is time-consuming and may remove oils, reducing flavor. If rinsing is necessary, do so gently.

Once the leaves of thyme are dry, strip them from the branches. Herb leaves maintain flavor best when they are whole, not crushed or ground. (Lawrence E. Jenkins - Special Contributor) Ann McCormick ...

Herbs can grow in abundance, which can be a blessing for gourmands. But while basil, cilantro, dill and mint can elevate any dish to new heights, even the most prolific cook can struggle to use up the ...

Joy Molloy, the horticulturist for the Connecticut Unit of the Herb Society of America, says there are several ways to dry herbs: Air drying: Pick herbs with their stems, and hang to dry. Molloy has ...

If your fresh herbs from the store are looking a little past their date, don't toss them out. Instead, this trick can help ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley Farmers and Gardeners! Finally, a good dose of moisture hit the valley as we received some much-needed rain this week. Although we are late in the growing season, this will ...

Which herb drying rack is best? Growing herbs is an easy way to save money and improve your cooking at the same time. They typically require less space than vegetables and can flourish in even shady ...

Basil, thyme and rosemary harvest for dehydrating indoors. (Rick Wetherbee) Truth be told, dried herbs are one of the handiest staple ingredients found in kitchens today. Not only do they bring lots ...

Drying screens for solar herb drying are easy to make. Learn solar drying, dehydrating, indoor air drying, refrigerator drying, and oven drying herbs at home for the freshest homegrown herbs, so you ...