Growing certain herbs such as basil and parsley from seed is cost-effective when used frequently, while more hard-to-find herbs offer added value when homegrown. Perennial herbs l ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

Spring is the perfect time to get started gardening in your home. Growing herbs inside comes with numerous benefits. You’ll grow yummy fresh herbs to include in your dishes knowing you grew them right ...

Growing up in a German-North Dakota family, the closest thing to cooking with herbs was adding plenty of onions to the hotdish. And I tease my wife that her Norwegian heritage's idea of spice is ...

From fresh basil to fresh mint from the farmers' market, herbs add flavor and freshness to so many recipes. However, buying those little plastic packages or potted plants at your grocery store, ...

Lemon thyme (Thymus citriodorus) is a popular Mediterranean herb that features a pleasing lemony scent and a citrus taste. It adds flavor and zing to vegetable dishes, marinades, teas, seafood dishes, ...

If you are not already growing culinary herbs, consider giving it a try. Many herbs are well adapted to container gardening because of their small size. The containers can be placed on patios, porches ...

Pots are most often the domain of flowers, but they also make a good option for space-challenged and gardenless gardeners who want to grow a few edibles. Most herbs are particularly easy to grow in ...