We try not to play favorites when it comes to fresh herbs, but basil really makes us swoon. This pungent plant has sweet, tender leaves and an oh-so-subtle anise flavor that can brighten and balance ...

We're still drowning in herbs, but we know our time is limited before the changes in temperatures and reduction in daytime sunlight stuns these plants (both perennials and annuals) into their ...

Learn how to dry or freeze you basil harvest. Herbs are a beautiful and tasty addition to any garden. They do well in poor soil, and they can also attract pollinators. Frequent herb harvesting is ...

Freeze fresh herbs for later use? Great idea, but tender basil, mint, parsley and cilantro need special care. Wash, dry and spread in a metal pan to freeze. Store in freezer bags. They will be limp ...

Fact: there is no such thing as too much basil. Easily one of the most versatile herbs in your garden, the mighty basil plant is a staple in cuisines around the world. You can stir-fry it with ...

For the novice (and experienced) gardener, fresh herbs are a worthy addition to a vegetable garden. Most of them are well-adapted to Southern California’s Mediterranean climate and can become quite ...

Preserve the flavor and freshness of your homegrown herbs for future home-cooked meals. The beauty of growing your own herbs is that you have the freshest and most fragrant herbs available to add to ...

FARGO -- My basil plants are still seedlings, but I know that soon I'll have an abundance of leafy greens. A blog called "The Bitten Word," written by a foodie couple in Washington, D.C., breaks down ...