It is when the wild Nootka rose flowers begin to peek over the bramble berry hedgerow in my backyard that I know it’s time to plant basil. Those pink, untamed flowers announce that the windy, but dry ...

A woman planting basil in a terracotta pot - Sanjeri/Getty Images Perhaps nothing is more satisfying than gathering fresh herbs from the summer garden. Basil (Ocimum basilicum), in particular, is a ...

Grow herbs and vegetables in the garden with this herb companion planting guide. Learn which herbs to plant together for a maximum yield. The Homesteader’s Herbal Companion (Lyons Press, 2018) by Amy ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Growing your own culinary herbs, such as mint, rosemary, or thyme, is an excellent way to enhance your home-cooked meals while ...

Based on the number of inquiries we are getting on the Gardening South Texas radio show, many people stuck at home because of the COVID-19 pandemic are growing herbs for the first time. They are easy ...