When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images The best part about growing your own produce is being able to harvest it ...

For me, there’s a similarity between cooking with herbs and looking at art or listening to loud, fun music. Without those things, life is dull. Imagine your world with white walls, quiet rooms and ...

Preserve the flavor and freshness of your homegrown herbs for future home-cooked meals. The beauty of growing your own herbs is that you have the freshest and most fragrant herbs available to add to ...

When Karen Washington, a food activist and farmer, recalls holiday meals with her family, one herb stands out: thyme. “What’s a Thanksgiving turkey without thyme?” she asks. And even at other times of ...

Herbs play a pivotal role when it comes to elevating the flavor and overall quality of a dish. While some recipes call for sweeter herbs like mint or rosemary to add an earthy tone to a somewhat ...

A few years ago, I read Ocean Vuong’s “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous” with a propulsive vigor. Oddly, the title of that book is also how I feel about fresh herbs, in all of their ephemeral glory. I ...

Fresh herbs of all kinds can turn bland dishes into culinary masterpieces. But the key word is, "fresh!" All too often, herbs are allowed to wilt away in the fridge before they can work their magic.

Amazon shoppers say they can keep “fresh herbs for five-plus weeks” in this clever container, which is on sale right now. Mushy, slimy herbs will quickly become a thing of the past once you’ve got ...

To get the best flavor from herbs, cut them before they flower. Most herbs are best for drying just before the flowers first open. New leaves at the tip of the plant will have the most concentrated ...