With bright green leaves and a refreshing flavor, parsley is a must-grow herb. If you want to keep plants productive and healthy, know how to harvest parsley and avoid overharvesting, which can cause ...

The more you harvest, the more parsley you'll have. Fresh parsley (Petroselinum crispum) adds fresh, bright, peppery flavor and balances heavy dishes. Its clean taste complements a wide range of ...

Key Points Prune annual herbs like basil fully before frost, but leave cold-hardy types to reseed naturally.Lightly trim woody herbs like sage and thyme; save heavy pruning for spring.Use mulch or ...

Give your herb garden a little extra attention by taking the time to trim your herbs so that they can continue to flourish for the rest of the growing season. With a little patience and a pair of ...

I have been involved with herbs since the early 1980s. Seems a long time ago and just yesterday at the same time! Early on, I was giving a presentation in September when a person asked me, “I have ...

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, ...

When it comes to cutting up fresh herbs, you need to know how to properly slice, chiffonade, and rock chop. In this video, J. Kenji López-Alt from Serious Eats demonstrates each technique and explains ...

The next time a recipe calls for fresh basil, skip the poor substitute of dried basil, forgo the last-minute dash to the supermarket for some overpriced wilted basil, and just pluck a few tender ...