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

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 ...

The Homesteader’s Herbal Companion (Lyons Press, 2018) by Amy K. Fewell helps beginners and experts alike make the most of their homegrown herbs. This guide takes readers through the basics of using ...

"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 ...

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 ...

The herbs in our gardens still look like they are growing. Don’t let their look fool you. It’s time to take action now and here’s why. I think we Michigan gardeners always try to get the top-end yield ...

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 ...

Basil, thyme and rosemary harvest for dehydrating indoors. (Rick Wetherbee) Truth be told, dried herbs are one of the handiest staple ingredients found in kitchens today. Not only do they bring lots ...