"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The quickest way to improve your culinary prowess is to use organic, home-grown ingredients. But if you ...

Mint is a versatile herb used in beverages, food, and gardens. It thrives in sunny locations with rich, moist soil, but its aggressive growth requires containment strategies. Regular watering and ...

Gloved hands working in an herb garden - Westend61/Getty Images Growing mint from seeds can be an exercise in patience for any gardener, regardless of their experience level. The seeds themselves are ...

RURAL NORTHWOOD, N.D. -- The only mint farmer in North Dakota is about ready to begin harvesting his unusual and aromatic crop. "We should get going this weekend, or early next week," he said Thursday ...

The smell is subtle, but it’s there. So faint, though, that it’s overpowered by the other senses. Then a breeze kicks up on a golden June morning, rolling across the South Bend farm field and tumbling ...

The quickest way to improve your culinary prowess is to use organic, home-grown ingredients. But if you don't have the outdoor space for a sprawling vegetable garden, growing herbs at home is a step ...