How to dry thyme from your garden originally appeared on Dengarden. Thyme is a tough Mediterranean herb that is delightfully low-maintenance and easy to harvest. During the summer months, thyme shrubs ...

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a hardy, drought-tolerant, woody-stemmed perennial herb that grows easily in garden beds or garden pots. Native to the Mediterranean region, the low-growing herb is commonly ...

Harvest thyme in spring or early summer, trimming soft tops and leaving green growth to regrow. Cut with clean shears, skip woody stems, and harvest regularly to boost flavor and shape. Store in the ...

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 ...

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, ...

When Karen Washington, a food activist and farmer, recalls holiday meals with her family, one herb stands out: thyme. “What’s a Thanksgiving turkey without thyme?” she asks. And even at other times of ...

Other methods include using a dehydrator, putting the herbs on a tray in an oven with just the pilot light on — although this is risky because you may forget and preheat the oven to bake, and then ...

Preserve the flavor and freshness of your homegrown herbs for future home-cooked meals. The beauty of growing your own herbs is that you have the freshest and most fragrant herbs available to add to ...

Here's how to dry fresh herbs for future use in soups and dishes rather than letting them turn into food waste. As summer harvest season draws to a close, the time has come to figure out what to do ...

Learn how to dry or freeze you basil harvest. Herbs are a beautiful and tasty addition to any garden. They do well in poor soil, and they can also attract pollinators. Frequent herb harvesting is ...

There are over 50 kinds of thyme. Some people simply purchase thyme because it smells good and it looks nice. Other people use it in their everyday cooking. Thyme adds lots of flavor to dishes and is ...

Plus, learn tips on properly storing your fresh thyme after you've harvested it. Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a hardy, drought-tolerant, woody-stemmed perennial herb that grows easily in garden beds or ...