Whether used in appetizers, main dishes, or cocktails, fresh herbs add a depth of flavor you can't duplicate with dried. While many herbs such as cilantro and basil aren't cold-hardy and must be ...

When you think about growing herbs in pots, do you imagine a sun-kissed windowsill filled with fragrant galvanized tubs of edible staples? Perhaps you imagine well-positioned patio containers, or a ...

This story is part of a package about growing food in containers. Here’s all you need to know, plus learn how to successfully grow vegetables and fruits in a contained space. When it comes to ...

Annual herbs like basil and dill must be planted anew each year, but most other commonly used herbs qualify as perennials. They will go dormant where winters are cold, only to perk back up again each ...

These perennial herbs return year after year, saving you money in the long run Growing perennial herbs is a savvy way to save money in the garden and make gardening chores a lot easier. However, ...

Learn which herbs are worth growing, and which might be better to buy. Growing certain herbs such as basil and parsley from seed is cost-effective when used frequently, while more hard-to-find herbs ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Perhaps no plants in Northeast Ohio are as rewarding to grow as herbs. Most are perfectly suited to our damp summers and tolerant of our fluctuating temperatures. Not only that, but ...

We add them to soups, salads, sandwiches and of course the Sunday roast. Whether we’re preparing a savoury or sweet dish, we’re quick to grab a leaf or stalk of our favourite herb. We’re a nation that ...

The poet Percy Bysshe Shelley once wrote, “If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?” He must have been an optimist, like most gardeners. And now, as winter approaches, the most optimistic may want ...

n simpler times, container gardening was small-scale landscaping using flowering annuals: Enjoy their color for one season and go with something new the next. Shifts toward food production and mixed ...

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 like sage and thyme ...