Basil. Oregano. Dill. These and other fragrant herbs are just some of the many tasty treats that central Ohioans enjoy throughout the hot summer months. The growing season is winding down, but with ...

For thousands of years, herbs have been used in food preparation and for medicinal purposes. How did those ancient herb enthusiasts preserve their herbs? They dried them. Drying is the best method for ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley Farmers and Gardeners! Finally, a good dose of moisture hit the valley as we received some much-needed rain this week. Although we are late in the growing season, this will ...

Even the immortal mint is looking scruffy after the long, hot, dry summer. It didn't all go to Mother Nature, though. The ...

This much I know: don't substitute catnip for mint in anything you plan to eat. Fortunately, others have more extensive knowledge about the use of herbs than I do. Linn County Master Gardener, Diane ...

Keep the flavor of your garden alive all year long. Pick and Dry herbs for winter meals and holiday gift. Collect large amount of basil, rosemary, marjoram and sage just prior to flowering. Cut the ...

Don’t let your herbs go to waste; dry them so you can use them all year long. Librarian Tricia Ketchum provided tips for drying herbs at a Brown Bag Lunch program Thursday at Sterling Public Library.

Reader Stacey suggests we take advantage of the recent heat waves sweeping the country by doing some good old-fashioned herb drying. It occurred to me yesterday as I was driving around in my ...

Herbs and spices can elevate your meals from plain to a family favorite. But a Consumer Reports investigation finds potentially harmful heavy metals in some popular spices. In Consumer Reports tests, ...