Learn to harvest bay leaves in a way that also shapes your tree well for future harvests, plus drying and cooking tips for this popular herb. Bay leaf is a classic and versatile spice used in a wide range of recipes. You can grow a bay tree to … [Read more...] about Harvesting, Drying and Cooking With Bay Leaves: How To Enjoy Sustained Flavorful Harvests
How to Grow Bay Trees: Join A Savory Perennial Tradition
Learn to grow evergreen bay trees for years of production of richly flavored leaves. Laurus nobilis The bay leaves are a classic and versatile cooking herb that has been used for centuries as a culinary herb. In the garden, the bay can be … [Read more...] about How to Grow Bay Trees: Join A Savory Perennial Tradition
Harvesting & Preserving Basil: How To Get The Best Flavor
Basil is a favorite culinary herb in many kitchens, so learning how to harvest the summer's bounty to enjoy all year is an important skill for the home chef. This article shares the best ways to harvest fresh basil leaves to keep your plants … [Read more...] about Harvesting & Preserving Basil: How To Get The Best Flavor
How to Grow Winter Savory: A Tasty, Healthy Perennial Herb
Satureja montana Learn how to grow, harvest, and preserve winter savory in the garden. Winter savory is a perennial herb. Its leaves and flowers taste spicy and peppery like its annual relative, summer savory, Satureja hortensis. Some … [Read more...] about How to Grow Winter Savory: A Tasty, Healthy Perennial Herb
Cooking with Fresh Cilantro: Spice Up Soups, Salsa, and More
Explore the culinary uses of cilantro. We share harvesting, preparation, and storage methods for cooking with cilantro plus some popular recipes that highlight this spicy herb. Cilantro has long been used, especially in Mexican cooking, to spice … [Read more...] about Cooking with Fresh Cilantro: Spice Up Soups, Salsa, and More