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 ...

In addition to the delicious food it yields, gardening also has a number of mental health benefits. One study found that community gardening can improve well-being. Plus, gardening with native plants ...

SEATTLE — Ciscoe Morris joined New Day Northwest to talk all about basil. Here are some of his tips. Associated with great taste, romance and fine dining, and a key ingredient in Italian, Indian and ...

Gardeners are like the proverbial ant who gathers its harvest in the summer and stores it for the winter. We don’t want to see anything go to waste; testimonials are the many books, columns, recipes ...

Basil is a tender annual herb that thrives in warm, sunny conditions and well-draining soil. Regular pruning and pinching encourages bushier growth and a continuous harvest throughout the summer.

Even the immortal mint is looking scruffy after the long, hot, dry summer. It didn't all go to Mother Nature, though. The ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you’re lucky, you’ll find yourself with more homegrown food at the end of the season than you can consume before it spoils. Rather than waste your hard-earned bounty, it’s time to think about ...

Incorporating basil into your meals can elevate the taste of many dishes. It is commonly used in salads, soups, sauces, and ...

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 ...

My little herb garden is looking a bit sad these days ... for a really good reason. My parsley and dill plants were nourishing hosts to not one, not two, but three (!) broods of black swallowtail ...