Find out how to grow your own bay leaf plant to add just-picked leaves to your favorite recipes. Native to Mediterranean regions, the bay leaf plant (Laurus nobilis) is a well-known culinary herb.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." But bay laurel also is great as a hedge or as part of your herb garden. You can even grow it in ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I'm growing a variety of peppers (Cayenne, Tabasco, Habanero, etc.). I ...

Pity the bay leaf. Once a symbol of success and renown in ancient Greece and Rome, it now suffers a reputation as a pointless, potentially dangerous (choking hazard!), ingredient. Even Ina Garten, ...

I got an interesting question from a friend at the pool this last week about a potential magnolia that was having some unusual problems at home. As I have been taught for many years, sweet bay ...