Turmeric is a member of the Zingiberaceae plant family, which also includes ginger and cardamom. Like ginger, which many ...

Many of the most commonly used herbs in the kitchen are easily grown indoors including basil, chives, dill, parsley, and ...

"That’s what happened to my dad." Expert warns homeowners against common error when managing popular backyard herb: 'Do not ...

Pour 1 box of Coarse Kosher or Sea Salt in a roaster pan. Layer fresh herbs on top. Place in oven at 250◦ until herbs are ...

Whether you’re a beginner gardener or a home chef who wants to grow your own ingredients, an herb garden is a great place to start. When it comes to edible plants, herbs are the easiest to grow ...

WALNUT CREEK - When many gardeners dream of that perfect garden, it seems that at least part of that dream has the sweet smell of basil and rosemary. We envision ourselves stepping out on the back ...

Shakespeare’s complete works make reference to more than 50 types of flower. Hamlet’s Ophelia delivers a monologue about ...

There’s nothing like the fragrance of rosemary in a warm kitchen during cold and dreary winter days. Or the taste of fresh chives chopped on a baked potato. Or cilantro in that salsa you’re making.

As we progress toward the last few weeks of fall and our thoughts turn to preserving our harvest, it follows that we want to add flavor, spice and seasonings to our produce. If you would like to grow ...