For discerning cooks, packaged herbs from the grocery store don’t always cut it. Judging from their flavor and aroma, it seems they were picked by greasy, diesel-powered machine harvesters in some ...

For me, there’s a similarity between cooking with herbs and looking at art or listening to loud, fun music. Without those things, life is dull. Imagine your world with white walls, quiet rooms and ...

One of the best things about the late summer and fall garden is the bounty of herbs. Many herbs have been going strong all season, and they’re lush and beautiful as cold temperatures approach. Sadly, ...

While the first frost certainly signals the end of fresh basil harvests, it doesn’t have to signal the end of all herb harvests, especially if you’re willing to get a little creative. With a little ...

Many gardeners are enjoying fresh herbs from their gardens now but, if preserved by one of several easy methods, they can also be used after the first frost and when snow is on the ground. Although it ...

The best time to harvest herbs varies on what type of herb you have, and what point in the growing process the plant is. Herbs that should be harvested in full bloom include lavender, anise hyssop and ...

Indoor herbs will not live as long or grow as quickly as they might in their native climate, but you can still enjoy them ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. You can keep enjoying your garden herbs long ...

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 ...

This article originally appeared on ModernFarmer.com. For discerning cooks, packaged herbs from the grocery store don’t always cut it. Judging from their flavor and aroma, it seems they were picked by ...

To get the most of your homegrown herbs, consider when and how to harvest for best flavor. The best time to harvest a particular herb will depend on how it will be used and on which part of the herb ...