Basil. Oregano. Dill. These and other fragrant herbs are just some of the many tasty treats that central Ohioans enjoy throughout the hot summer months. The growing season is winding down, but with ...

For thousands of years, herbs have been used in food preparation and for medicinal purposes. How did those ancient herb enthusiasts preserve their herbs? They dried them. Drying is the best method for ...

To get the best flavor from herbs, cut them before they flower. Most herbs are best for drying just before the flowers first open. New leaves at the tip of the plant will have the most concentrated ...

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 ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF/CONSUMER REPORTS) — Herbs and spices can elevate your meals from plain to a family favorite. Besides convenience, there are some good reasons to grow your own herbs and spices.

If you intend to dry them, harvest herbs with stems long enough to easily tie them together. Next, rinse with water and blot dry. Make small bundles of about three to five stems held together with ...

• Call Texas AgriLife Extension for application at 361-575-4581. My interest in growing and cooking with herbs started while visiting my sister-in-law Joanne. She was able to step outside ...

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 ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley Farmers and Gardeners! Finally, a good dose of moisture hit the valley as we received some much-needed rain this week. Although we are late in the growing season, this will ...

Parsley is a wonderfully versatile herb that brings a touch of freshness and elegance to your favorite dishes. This guide will provide all the information you need about preparing, cooking, and ...

The aroma and flavor of fresh herbs provide a culinary delight, but dried herbs are used more often because of their convenience. Drying herbs removes so much moisture that 8 ounces of fresh herbs ...