Derek Markham is a green living expert who started writing for Treehugger in 2012. Basil is a versatile herb with seeds that should be sown in early springtime in well-drained, well-watered soil with ...

Culinary herbs are some of the most satisfying crops to grow in the home garden. Since most recipes call for small amounts of these aromatic plants, you need only a little space to grow enough for ...

A container of chives in bloom awaiting harvest for kitchen use. (Rick Wetherbee) Few things celebrate the arrival of the gardening season as do the culinary herbs of springtime. The first tendril ...

The basil is still standing, but with nighttime temperatures dipping into the 40s and 50s, its days are numbered. I could dry ...

PORTSMOUTH — Culinary herbs provide delicious and diverse amounts of flavors for recipes while providing a multitude of benefits for supporting a healthy diet. Throughout history, humans have grown ...

Any seasoned cook will attest to the fact that fresh herbs transform a dish from cafeteria food to gourmet fare...assuming you know how to use them properly, that is. Here, a guide to the types of ...

What truly separates Mediterranean food from other cuisines is its use of specific spices and herbs to enhance recipes and ...

Who would have thought that the humble herb pot at your back door could be growing such a powerful health story? A sprinkle of chopped chives on a baked potato, rosemary on a rack of lamb and ginger ...

“It was an idea that popped into my head,” says Stephanie Chace, the nutrition literacy coordinator for the Boston Public ...

Slow cookers are a huge help, but a few mistakes can get in the way of success. Susan Goldenberg explains how to season your ...