The piney aroma and earthy bite of Salvia rosmarinus, or rosemary, is perennially popular, and the reason why it has earned a permanent spot in so many kitchens and garden beds. This hardy, evergreen ...

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 ...

Rosemary is one of the most rewarding herbs for home gardeners. It's fragrant, flavorful, and easy to grow. Whether planted in a sunny garden bed or grown in a pot in your windowsill, it adds depth to ...

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 ...

A couple sprigs of this, a few leaves of that — fresh herbs are one of the easiest ways to make any meal more exciting. And it’s all the more satisfying when you’ve grown your own, as many in the San ...

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 ...

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 ...

Discover how a rosemary was planting indoors from a seed to harvest-able herb. Rosemary seed was sowed directly into a soil ...

This culinary must-have is an essential for any herb garden. Rosemary is a great addition to any garden because of its culinary and pest-repelling purposes. In cooking, rosemary adds flavor and ...

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 ...

The best time to harvest herbs is when the herb plant has enough foliage to maintain its growth. Up to 75 percent of the current season’s growth can be harvested at one time. Make sure to harvest in ...

Enjoy herbs all year round. Harvest herbs now for garden-fresh meals and preserve a few for the winter ahead. Snip a few leaves or leaf-covered stems as needed. For the same intensity of flavor, you ...