How to dry basil from your garden originally appeared on Dengarden. Basil is a real crowd pleaser of a herb: its unique, oily-spicy flavor has been the perfect companion to pasta sauces and pizza for ...

Herbs can grow in abundance, which can be a blessing for gourmands. But while basil, cilantro, dill and mint can elevate any dish to new heights, even the most prolific cook can struggle to use up the ...

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 ...

Stacy Tornio has authored more than 15 books about animals, nature, and gardening. She is a master gardener and master naturalist. Drying your own herbs is a quick and easy skill that, once learned, ...

Hanging herbs upside down in bundles not only allows them to dry thoroughly but also adds a decorative touch to the kitchen. Photo: Getty Images/Westend61 Fresh from the garden or balcony, herbs taste ...

As summer harvest season draws to a close, the time has come to figure out what to do with the fresh produce you won't be able to eat now, but don't want to wind up as food waste. Perhaps your canning ...

For the novice (and experienced) gardener, fresh herbs are a worthy addition to a vegetable garden. Most of them are well-adapted to Southern California’s Mediterranean climate and can become quite ...

Don't let a bumper crop of basil go to waste. Preserve its flavor and zest with proper storage and preservation. Extend the life of fresh basil by removing any discolored leaves and cutting the bottom ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I have just purchased several pagoda plants. They all have outgrown the ...