Herbs can grow in abundance, which can be a blessing for gourmands. But while basil, cilantro, dill and mint can elevate any dish to new heights, even the most prolific cook can struggle to use up the ...

Fresh herbs are among the most popular edible plants to grow at home. They're fairly easy to raise even in small spaces, and there's nothing like chopping up a bunch of basil to sprinkle over tomatoes ...

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, ...

The Homesteader’s Herbal Companion (Lyons Press, 2018) by Amy K. Fewell helps beginners and experts alike make the most of their homegrown herbs. This guide takes readers through the basics of using ...

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 ...

Don't let your herb garden bounty go to waste—dry your herbs to extend their life. Kerrick / Getty Images Herbs have been used for thousands of years to add flavor and color to all different types of ...

Joy Molloy, the horticulturist for the Connecticut Unit of the Herb Society of America, says there are several ways to dry herbs: Air drying: Pick herbs with their stems, and hang to dry. Molloy has ...

Drying herbs from your garden is a satisfying, fun way to enjoy the bright flavors of summer throughout the year. You can preserve your herbs by drying them with tools you already have at home. There ...

To get the best flavor from herbs, cut them before they flower. Most herbs are best for drying just before the flowers first open. New leaves at the tip of the plant will have the most concentrated ...

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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 ...