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 ...

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 ...

Sage (Salvia officinalis) is an aromatic, semi-woody perennial shrub that is an incredible addition to your garden or windowsill herb collection. This plant has a strong fragrance that keeps pests at ...

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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 ...

Enjoy herbs all year round. Gardening expert Melinda Myers explains how you should harvest herbs now for garden-fresh meals and preserve a few for you, your family and friends to enjoy throughout the ...

Regularly harvesting basil helps the plant stay bushy, healthy, and productive for a longer growing season. Pick leaves by gently pinching from the top down, which encourages fuller growth and ...

We should use the help of Mother Nature to preserve our herbs properly and more easily. It may be your thought to let your herb plants grow as big as possible for a larger amount of dried herbs. While ...

The best time to harvest herbs is in the morning, once any dew has dried. Herbs shouldn't be harvested in the afternoon, when the sun is strongest. Herbs lose antioxidants and flavorful essential oils ...