For thousands of years, drying was the only way to keep herbs from spoiling. Try it yourself—it’s easy, inexpensive and, when you do it at home, requires no chemical additives. It’s important to ...

Basil, thyme and rosemary harvest for dehydrating indoors. (Rick Wetherbee) Truth be told, dried herbs are one of the handiest staple ingredients found in kitchens today. Not only do they bring lots ...

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Getting fresh herbs is amazing, whether you grow them yourself or bought them, but they sadly don't last forever. Here's the proper way to dry and store them.

When the basil and rosemary are trying to take over in August, it's time to blog these tips on preserving herbs and cooking with them. They're from Farmers' Almanac, which calls itself "the original ...

Herbs such as lavender, parsley and sage do better in cooler weather. They should be harvested now and dried. Herbs that thrive in summer's heat, such as basil, should be planted now. (AP/Matthew Mead ...

Herbs and spices can elevate your meals from plain to a family favorite. But here’s a warning: A Consumer Reports investigation found potentially harmful heavy metals in some popular spices. Here’s ...

The Homesteader’s Herbal Companion (Lyons Press, 2018) by Amy K. Fewell helps beginners and experts alike make the most of their homegrown herbs. This guide takes readers through the basics of using ...

Efficient methods to preserve harvest through canning, freezing and drying, with practical tips on equipment, safety, storage ...