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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Herbs have many uses including ornamental, medicinal, or ceremonial. The most common, though, is culinary. Culinary herbs enhance foods and beverages by providing aromatic, visual and flavor benefits.

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 ...

Methi or fenugreek leaves provide a bitter-sweet taste that enhances many Indian dishes, from parathas to dals. These leaves are packed with iron, calcium, and vitamins A and C, making them a ...

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