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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

When Karen Washington, a food activist and farmer, recalls holiday meals with her family, one herb stands out: thyme. “What’s a Thanksgiving turkey without thyme?” she asks. And even at other times of ...

If you don't know how to dry herbs for tea, you're left with over-priced herbal teas from the store that don't taste of much and don't have many beneficial properties (plus, did you know that many ...

As summer harvest season draws to a close, the time has come to figure out what to do with the fresh produce you won't be able to eat now, but don't want to wind up as food waste. Perhaps your canning ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." This might just be the easiest way to dry herbs, including lavender! All you need to do is grab a bunch ...

Salt and (good) pepper can get you pretty far in your cooking, but true grown-up cooks use an arsenal of herbs and spices to flavor their meals. How you stock your spice cabinet will depend on the ...

An RD shares whether or not dried herbs have different health benefits than fresh herbs, and how to get the most bang for your basil "buck." Cooking with herbs is not just a quick and easy way to ...