When you think about growing herbs in pots, do you imagine a sun-kissed windowsill filled with fragrant galvanized tubs of edible staples? Perhaps you imagine well-positioned patio containers, or a ...

Annual herbs like basil and dill must be planted anew each year, but most other commonly used herbs qualify as perennials. They will go dormant where winters are cold, only to perk back up again each ...

This story is part of a package about growing food in containers. Here’s all you need to know, plus learn how to successfully grow vegetables and fruits in a contained space. When it comes to ...

Herbs are some of the easiest edibles to grow—and an herb garden is so much cheaper than buying a tiny bunch at the grocery store every time you need them! Many types of herbs actually have pretty ...

Growing certain herbs such as basil and parsley from seed is cost-effective when used frequently, while more hard-to-find herbs offer added value when homegrown. Perennial herbs like sage and thyme ...

Key Points Rosemary is a tender perennial that can be overwintered successfully in colder climates by taking cuttings.Take a ...

Louisiana gardeners can successfully grow a wide variety of culinary herbs. Now is a great time to plant many of the hardy herbs we love to cook with. Hardy herbs establish reliably when planted ...

The poet Percy Bysshe Shelley once wrote, “If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?” He must have been an optimist, like most gardeners. And now, as winter approaches, the most optimistic may want ...

The Rising Cost of Fresh Herbs Is Crushing Family Budgets Spending 2 or 3 bucks on a pack of fresh herbs at the grocery store every time you need a sprig of thyme or a few mint leaves can add up fast!