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 ...

What is the best way to dry fresh herbs? The best way to dry fresh herbs will depend on which herbs you're looking to dry. Delicate herbs like basil, mint, cilantro, and parsley, which have a higher ...

How to dry oregano to retain its flavor originally appeared on Dengarden. Oregano is a beginner herb gardener’s dream. This herb grows quickly, produces a lot, and is relatively low-maintenance, even ...

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 ...

Herbs and spices can elevate your meals from plain to family favorite. But here’s a warning: A Consumer Reports investigation found potentially harmful heavy metals in some popular spices. Besides ...

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 ...

For the novice (and experienced) gardener, fresh herbs are a worthy addition to a vegetable garden. Most of them are well-adapted to Southern California’s Mediterranean climate and can become quite ...

Drying herbs from your garden is a satisfying, fun way to enjoy the bright flavors of summer throughout the year. You can preserve your herbs by drying them with tools you already have at home. There ...

Learn how to pick some tea garden plants and how to dry herbs for tea so you can enjoy your homemade herbal blend. Do you enjoy a freshly steeped cup of tea? Have you ever tried making it from scratch ...

Propagating oregano from cuttings ensures strong, flavorful plants that match your favorite variety. Take 3 to 4 inch stem cuttings, remove lower leaves, and plant in moist, well-draining soil.