Basil is one of the most versatile herbs, and one that can give you big yields in sunny summer weather. The plant's leaves ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For thousands of years, herbs have been used in food preparation and ...

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, ...

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 ...

The best drying rack I’ve found is an old window screen. The screen allows the warm, dry air to move through the herbs, avoiding mold that can happen when drying on a solid surface. The window screen ...

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 ...

Herbs are the spice of life, from using them in our cooking to beautifying our gardens, these are the true unsung heroes of our gardens. Naturally, we would want to preserve what we have grown, and ...