Fresh herbs are some of the most common types of produce to go to waste, but they don’t have to be. When you learn how to dry herbs in a way that works best for you, you can preserve their flavor and ...

Once the leaves of thyme are dry, strip them from the branches. Herb leaves maintain flavor best when they are whole, not crushed or ground. (Lawrence E. Jenkins - Special Contributor) Ann McCormick ...

If you harvest more thyme than you can use, particularly at the end of the season, you can store fresh thyme in the ...

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 ...

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, ...

What is the best way to dry fresh herbs? The best way to dry fresh herbs will depend on which herbs you're looking to dry. Delicate herbs like basil, mint, cilantro, and parsley, which have a higher ...

Learn how to dry or freeze you basil harvest. Herbs are a beautiful and tasty addition to any garden. They do well in poor soil, and they can also attract pollinators. Frequent herb harvesting is ...

For discerning cooks, packaged herbs from the grocery store don’t always cut it. Judging from their flavor and aroma, it seems they were picked by greasy, diesel-powered machine harvesters in some ...

This article originally appeared on ModernFarmer.com. For discerning cooks, packaged herbs from the grocery store don’t always cut it. Judging from their flavor and aroma, it seems they were picked by ...