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 covers to ...

The herb rosemary has long been linked with memory. "There's rosemary, that's for remembrance," says Ophelia in Shakespeare's "Hamlet." So it is fitting that researchers would study a compound found ...

Feverfew merrily self-seeds in my backyard, popping up in the corners of flower beds and between cracks in the brick path. I pull out just as many of the aromatic herbs as I let remain. One of my ...

Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is rightfully listed among the herbs that are perfect for growing in your backyard garden. Its enduring popularity stems from its ease of growth coupled with the culinary, ...

Herbs and spices have long been considered a natural and safe way to flavor your food, aid digestion and support immunity. While these centuries-old superfoods are still used as kitchen staple, and ...

When pain strikes, your first instinct might be reaching for the medicine cabinet. However, natural alternatives may offer relief without the potential side effects of over-the-counter medications. A ...

Write the herb, method and date on bags or tubs. Freeze flat where you can — it stacks neatly and thaws faster in the pan.

Indoor herbs should feel like the easiest win in gardening—snip fresh basil, pinch mint, toss parsley into dinner, repeat.

Rosemary and thyme usually make people think of roast chicken or lamb chops—or possibly the Simon and Garfunkel song Scarborough Fair—but innovative research from scientists at the University of ...

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