How to dry basil from your garden originally appeared on Dengarden. Basil is a real crowd pleaser of a herb: its unique, oily-spicy flavor has been the perfect companion to pasta sauces and pizza for ...

Basil is one of the most versatile herbs, and one that can give you big yields in sunny summer weather. The plant's leaves ...

Basil is a real crowd pleaser of a herb: its unique, oily-spicy flavor has been the perfect companion to pasta sauces and pizza for generations. And let’s not forget pesto, of which basil is a main ...

Hannah shows how to preserve excess herbs in the freezer. Herbs can be less productive in cooler weather or if you’re amount ...

Don't let a bumper crop of basil go to waste. Preserve its flavor and zest with proper storage and preservation. Extend the life of fresh basil by removing any discolored leaves and cutting the bottom ...

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 ...

For thousands of years, drying was the only way to keep herbs from spoiling. Try it yourself—it’s easy, inexpensive and, when you do it at home, requires no chemical additives. It’s important to ...

Once the leaves of thyme are dry, strip them from the branches. Herb leaves maintain flavor best when they are whole, not crushed or ground. Lawrence E. Jenkins - Special Contributor Ann McCormick ...

This much I know: don't substitute catnip for mint in anything you plan to eat. Fortunately, others have more extensive knowledge about the use of herbs than I do. Linn County Master Gardener, Diane ...

Temperatures are already dropping. Soon fall will arrive and summer herbs will be no more. You can preserve some of your summer garden and save money, however, by drying your herbs. Here's how BobVila ...