A woman planting basil in a terracotta pot - Sanjeri/Getty Images Perhaps nothing is more satisfying than gathering fresh herbs from the summer garden. Basil (Ocimum basilicum), in particular, is a ...

Grow herbs and vegetables in the garden with this herb companion planting guide. Learn which herbs to plant together for a maximum yield. The Homesteader’s Herbal Companion (Lyons Press, 2018) by Amy ...

Truly one of the glories of the summer garden, basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a pungent herb that adds excitement to all sorts of salads, sandwiches, and pasta dishes. The thought of that homegrown ...

I love cooking with fresh herbs, and I think they are well worth the effort it takes to grow them. Fresh herbs add so much to the flavor of cooking. When selecting which culinary herbs you want to ...

Based on the number of inquiries we are getting on the Gardening South Texas radio show, many people stuck at home because of the COVID-19 pandemic are growing herbs for the first time. They are easy ...

Now that it’s spring, Here & Now resident chef Kathy Gunst says herbs are a must-have for would-be gardeners and cooks. With host Robin Young, Kathy runs through some of her favorite herbs and shares ...

The recent hot weather has been brutal, and it's taken its toll on many of the culinary herbs that prefer milder weather, such as chervil, chives, cilantro, dill, French tarragon, lavender, parsley, ...

Whether you have a patio container garden or a backyard garden, the fall harvest season is coming sooner than you might think. From cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes to fragrant herbs and flowers - now ...