Growing new plants from cuttings is a great way to increase your stock in a relatively short time. Rooted cuttings are often sturdier than seedlings, and come to maturity faster, many of them bearing flowers
How to dry fresh herbs in the microwave. Of all the dehydration methods used for fresh herbs, the microwave is the fastest and produces the best color. Here's how to quickly dry herbs using the microwave.
Make the most of the over-productive herb garden with these 10 ways to use oregano for food, medicine, cleaning, and more.
This homemade herb butter is versatile and easy to make. Plus, it's a fantastic way to preserve your fresh summer herbs to enjoy all year long!
These are the herbs that grow well together and those that don't. Companion planting has long been recognized as a valuable technique in gardening, and when
Drying fresh herbs will allow you to enjoy them longer. Learn all about how to do it, with step-by-step instructions for 6 different methods.
Love the idea of fresh, homegrown herbs but don't have much time for gardening? These delicious perennial herbs will come back reliably year after year. Even if you don't have a dedicated veggie patch or
Mid-summer in the herb garden is full of glorious smells, but it's hard to beat the fragrance passing by the lemon balm patch. Lemon balm is at its fullest when temps are hottest in the
Perennial herbs are a great addition to any garden. Whether you live in a warm or cold climate, you'll find lots of options on this list.
Oregano is an easy herb to grow. Use it fresh or dry it for future use. Learn more about how to harvest oregano here.
Do you cook with Tarragon? If not you're missing out on one of the loveliest flavors ~ let's explore this under-used herb and some great tarragon recipes.
As one of the easiest herbs to grow indoors, many newbie gardeners may find themselves landed with an abundance of pungent and peppery fresh basil leaves to use up. Availing of the flavor and healing
To keep parsley, cilantro, basil and other fresh herbs from going bad so quickly, find out the best ways to store fresh herbs longer.
When it comes to having a herb garden, there's really nothing more satisfying than picking your very own fresh herbs for that night's dish! These herbs that grow together can be planted in just one pot or directly in your herb garden outdoors for a full, healthy harvest in no time! These herbs not only enjoy each other's company, but also feed off of each other by exchanging important nutrients and therefore, making sure your harvest is plentiful! Herbs that grow together stay together! Herbs That Grow Together A rule of thumb when planting any herb or vegetable together, is
Freezing herbs is a fast and easy way to retain the flavor, aroma, and nutrients found in fresh herbs.
NOTE: This article is about 20 of my favorite medicinal healing herbs to grow in most garden areas and types of soil. There are 100’s more, though, that I just couldn’t include because of space. Enjoy this rundown of 20 of my favorites. Have you ever wondered which medicinal herbs are the best on
What to do with sage when you don't want your bountiful harvest to go to waste! There are so many ways that you an use it, as food and medicine!
This list of herbs that grow in shade is perfect if you don't have a lot of sunlight. Here you'll find lots of options for a low-light garden.
Fresh herbs don't have much of a shelf life, but when you increase it by Drying Herbs in Oven, you'll not only save money, but also...
Now that summer is in full swing you may find yourself wanting to enjoy your outdoor spaces. Perhaps you like to swim, hike, garden, boat or just sit under a tree and read a book.
Basil is a sweet delicious herb that goes with almost any dish. Unfortunately, it only grows well in the summer season. So today I want to show you how to […]
Preserve pesto from a wide variety of weeds, herbs, and vegetables for a versatile and flavorful sauce to help stretch the food budget throughout the year.
Follow these hacks for how to grow rosemary from cuttings! Ideal for turning small scraps into a large herb garden in no time!
How to dry chives in the oven, plus other ways to dry herbs. Dry chives in a dehydrator or by air drying. Store dried chives in jars.
Five uses for comfrey.
Do you have a garden full of oregano? Learn how to dry oregano so you can enjoy that great oregano taste in dishes and meals all year long!
Sage has many uses. You can use it for cooking, aromatherapy and more! Learn how you can make this herb work for you in 14 different ways.
If you’re wondering how to preserve basil (including freezing basil), you’re in the right place! I am a huge fan of basil fresh from the garden. It has an amazing aroma and flavor. When it’s
Preserve your herb harvest by making flavorful herb salt. You can use whatever combos you love with different salts. Herb salts make a great garden gift.
Ask most people what their favorite herb is, and their response will often be basil. For many of us, this tender annual seems to epitomize the season. Basil tastes its absolute best when it’s enjoyed fresh, but thankfully you have a few creative options to preserve the vibrant flavor of this herb that’s so strongly associated with summertime.
Elderberries are an important part of how I keep my family healthy all winter long. Elderberry oxymel, syrup, jelly, vinegar, mead...the list goes on. They're easy to pick off the bushes in large clusters, and
Homemade Garlic Herb Butter is the best rich and flavorful topping for steak or prime rib! Keep the compound butter in the refrigerator or freezer to always have on hand for spreading on bread, veggies, pasta, chicken, or shrimp.
Lemon balm has numerous benefits! Here are 10 great reasons to grow lemon balm for your garden, your health, and delicious food and drinks!
It's incredibly easy to freeze fresh chives, so you can preserve the harvest whenever you have a glut of this flavourful herb.
Here's an easy way to preserve fresh Basil. If you store it this way, you can enjoy fresh tasting Basil all winter. Easy and fast to do!
Discover how to store cilantro in the fridge, freezer, and spice cabinet using a variety of methods and ways to make flavorful recipes with this aromatic herb.
This little pruning trick will allow you to grow super-sized basil plants so you can enjoy all the pesto you've ever dreamed of.
You know that bunch of parsley sitting in your fridge right now? Here's how to put it to work.
Plantain salve is one of the best ways to start a home herbal first aid kit. Plantain is abundant, and this easy to make salve is good for all manner of minor burns, cuts, and
Add a boost of flavor to your favorite dishes with this guide that teaches you how to freeze basil and other fresh herbs for the entire year.
We have loved having a CSA share. I was sad to say goodbye to ours, at least for a few months. The farm that we did it through (Johnson's Backyard Garden) was fantastic, and they had a well-organized system that guaranteed a diverse share. They usually give a few bunches of greens (especially in the winter months), some root vegetables, miscellaneous other vegetables, and one bunch of herbs. These herbs could be extremely easy to use, and sometime not so easy to use. We have gotten big bunches of basil in the summer that were turned into pesto, bunches of cilantro that went into salad dressing, but the head-scratcher that I got a few times was dill weed. Like a gigantic bunch of dill weed. More than you could ever possibly use in a week, before the bunch goes bad. I actually really like dill, but having that much fresh dill was a little overwhelming, and I often ended up throwing some of it away (which I really don't like doing!). Then I discovered that you can dry your dill weed! And you don't need a dehydrator! Hooray! Here's how you do it: 1. Carefully wash and dry your dill weed. 2. Clip the thick stems off, and evenly scatter the small bunches over a rimmed cookie sheet lined with a silicone mat. 3. Preheat your oven to the lowest temperature setting (mine went to 270°F). Do not choose the 'keep warm' setting. 4. Put your cookie sheet in the oven for 40 minutes. Once you get to 40 minutes, check on the dill every 5 minutes or so until the dill is dry and crispy. 5. Remove it from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes. 6. Remove from the pan and crumble the dill into a jar. 7. Make this ranch dressing. YUM! Pin it for later!
