This much I know: don't substitute catnip for mint in anything you plan to eat. Fortunately, others have more extensive knowledge about the use of herbs than I do. Linn County Master Gardener, Diane ...

For discerning cooks, packaged herbs from the grocery store don’t always cut it. Judging from their flavor and aroma, it seems they were picked by greasy, diesel-powered machine harvesters in some ...

Once the leaves of thyme are dry, strip them from the branches. Herb leaves maintain flavor best when they are whole, not crushed or ground. (Lawrence E. Jenkins - Special Contributor) Ann McCormick ...

Harvest oregano mid-morning during growing season just before it flowers. Regular harvesting boosts supply and keeps the plant healthy while encouraging more growth. Decide whether you want fresh or ...

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 ...

If growing season is wrapping up in your garden, no worries. You can dry and store your fresh herbs to continue enjoying ...

Basil. Oregano. Dill. These and other fragrant herbs are just some of the many tasty treats that central Ohioans enjoy throughout the hot summer months. The growing season is winding down, but with ...

The flavor and aroma of herbs comes from the essential oils contained in the leaves, which varies depending on the time of day and the stage of the plant’s life cycle. The best-quality dried herbs are ...

Do you have beautiful herbs in your garden and want to preserve them for use this winter? Then its time to get started drying your herbs. Harvest herb stems for drying from stems that are in the bud ...

DEAR GARDEN COACH: I enjoyed reading your previous article about herbs. I am a new gardener and planted herbs that I want to use for culinary, medicinal and teas. I am wondering if you can recommend ...

This article originally appeared on ModernFarmer.com. For discerning cooks, packaged herbs from the grocery store don’t always cut it. Judging from their flavor and aroma, it seems they were picked by ...