Learn how to grow and care for fennel in the herb garden. Plus some companion planting tips and solving common problems with this stately culinary herb. Foeniculum vulgare Perennial fennel is an upright, branching herb that is prized for its anise-flavored foliage and seeds. The feathery dark bronze leaves provide a nice contrast in the […]
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Growing, harvesting, propagation, and storage of our favorite culinary herbs.
Harvesting Fennel Fresh From The Garden for Anise-Flavored Recipes and Dishes
Learn how to harvest, store and cook with all parts of the perennial herb fennel. Herb fennel’s anise flavor and digestion-soothing properties make it useful in a variety of foods and drinks. It can be expensive to buy, but it’s fairly easy to grow, as described in growing perennial fennel. Fennel fronds, pollen, and seeds […]
How to Grow 14 Of Our Favorite Perennial Culinary Herbs
Perennial herbs are a great addition to the herb garden. And many are a staple for the chef of the house. One of the best features of perennial herbs is they survive and produce year after year, giving you a long-term harvest without the renewed cost of buying seed or new plants. So why not dedicate […]
Harvesting, Drying and Cooking With Bay Leaves: How To Enjoy Sustained Flavorful Harvests
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 provide a steady supply of fresh bay […]
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 Bay leaf is a classic and versatile cooking herb that has been used for centuries as a culinary herb. Dried bay leaves add a rich, clear flavor to sauces, soups, bean and meat dishes, casseroles, pickles, and even desserts. […]
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 healthy and growing strong. Then we’ll also share our favorite ways […]
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 sources say that summer savory tastes milder, sweeter, or more pleasant in cooked dishes. But winter savory is […]
How To Grow Basil Hydroponically and Keep It Healthy
Learn how to grow basil hydroponically and start new plants from seeds and cuttings. We also review the different varieties to choose from that do well with this type of growing and cover all the best practices for success. Known for its intoxicating aroma and classic Italian flavor, basil is one of the most popular […]
Growing Cilantro: How to Spice Up your Food and Protect your Garden
How to grow the herb cilantro in the garden. We discuss how where and when to grow new cilantro plants from seed, plus the most popular varieties to grow for culinary use. Coriandrum sativum Cilantro’s sharp, distinctive flavor adds interest to many foods, especially in Mexican cuisine. It is used to flavor salsa, salads, chicken, […]
How to Grow Garlic – A True Gift of Nature
Check out these three ways to start new garlic plants growing them both indoors in your kitchen and outside in the garden. Learning how to grow your own garlic is not only easy but fun. There are a few of nature’s edibles that are both, a delicious food source and a medicine. One of those […]