herbs

Food & Recipes

A guide to Mexican herbs & spices

We're all familiar with chili powder and cayenne pepper, but the herbs and spices of Mexico are more extensive than just common taco...

Gardening

More on mint: DIY mint Mojito pedicure

Make the most out of that overgrown mint plant you always seem to have plenty of. Here's a mint Mojito pedicure recipe you can make...

Gardening

Herbs to plant for Thanksgiving recipes

Instead of rushing out to the grocery store in a tizzy only to find wilted, old herbs for Turkey Day, try planting these fresh herbs...

Gardening

Must-have herbs for foodies

See which delectable herbs you should be growing in your garden for dishes that will dazzle your taste buds.

Healthy Recipes & Nutrition

5 Spring herbs and recipes

Whether you have a backyard herb garden or prefer to grow fresh herbs on your kitchen windowsill, the season's most popular herbs,...

Food & Recipes

A decadent recipe for rigatoni with wine-braised chicken and saffron cream

The delicate flavor of saffron infuses the cream-based sauce while chicken is simmered in white wine until cooked. They are combined...

Healthy Recipes & Nutrition

Braised fennel with panko and Parmesan recipe

This cold weather favorite is as versatile as it is delicious. From crisp, citrusy salads to mellow, sweet braises, fennel can add a...

Cooking Tips & Trends

Edible gardens: Growing microgreens indoors

The latest culinary craze for gourmands everywhere is microgreens. Not to be confused with germinated seeds known as sprouts,...

Gardening

Herb Wreath

Wreaths are a traditional symbol of the holidays. A wreath that's a little untraditional can make a great gift from the garden--like...

Gardening

Herb-infused Oils

Cooking oils infused with fresh garden herb flavor can make a great holiday gift for friends and family, using herbs that you've...

Gardening

Thanksgiving Garden Herbs

The flavors of Thanksgiving are so familiar and welcoming. While you're putting the big meal together, you might be using dried...

Gardening

Herbs to Fight Cold & Flu

Cold and flu season is upon us---at least the first round of it. Instead of chugging Nyquil and using menthol rubs, there are...

Gardening

Herb Butter

You can freeze herbs to preserve them for winter, and you can also freeze butter (a great thing to do when butter is on sale). Did...

Gardening

Growing Oregano

If you're planning to grow herbs , oregano is a great choice to include in your indoor or outdoor garden. Originally from the...

Gardening

French Herb Garden

Herbs are used in all types of world cuisine, and French cooking uses some of the most fragrant and attractive herbs to plant in an...

Gardening

Herbal Tea Garden

There's nothing more relaxing after a long day than unwinding with a cup of freshly brewed tea. And how could tea be any fresher...

Gardening

Preserving Herbs

Fresh herbs from the garden are a great addition to recipes, but sometimes you'd prefer to use dry herbs. And what do you do between...

Food & Recipes

Spring salad recipes

Boasting the fresh flavors of fruits and vegetables that peak in spring, these salad recipes are healthy, satisfying, and so simple...

Healthy Recipes & Nutrition

Easy, healthy vegetarian dinners

Raising your family on a plant-based diet will not only boost their health, but it can even ensure you all live longer. Vegetarian...

Gardening

Herbal Aromatherapy

Most people associate herb gardens with culinary herbs, but garden herbs can be just as useful in creating a romantic atmosphere...

Gardening

Growing Parsley

Parsley is one of the most common herbs grown in herb gardens. Its leaves can be used as a flavoring or as a garnish, and it's...