A burst of basil in a summer Caprese salad. That waft of muddled mint in your frosty mojito. Nothing makes a recipe sing like a few snips of fresh herbs. But all this flavor doesn't come cheap: even ...

Whether you're looking for herb garden ideas for your kitchen windowsill or want to create a fragrant herb border in your garden, there are so many wonderful ways to get started. From refreshing mint ...

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Starting a new herb garden can be a wonderful introduction to growing your own food. It is great for novice cooks and culinary masterminds alike since it can provide easy access to a range of fresh ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We've got some great news for gardening newbies: You don't need a green thumb to grow your own fresh ...

I love using fresh herbs in my cooking! Going out to my kitchen herb garden just a few feet away from my back porch and getting just what I need for my salad, or that finishing touch for dinner is ...

As the sunshine sticks around for longer periods and the air becomes crisp and fresh, you may dream of a lush backyard full of colorful blooms, or even a vegetable and herb garden where you can easily ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There's something special about topping off a homemade meal with fresh herbs from the garden. While ...

Can you plant in summer? Planting new plants in the middle of a summer drought and heat wave isn’t the best idea, but that doesn’t mean summer is a total no-planting zone. Summer planting is doable, ...