There’s something deeply satisfying about stepping out into your garden, snipping a few sprigs of fragrant herbs, and knowing you’ve grown them yourself. But what happens when your sage and thyme plants go absolutely wild, producing more than you can possibly use fresh? You preserve that beautiful, aromatic bounty, that’s what. I remember my first…
It’s a common gardening story, isn’t it? You get inspired, you buy a bunch of herb starts, and you lovingly plant them, only to watch them get leggy, pale, and generally sad. You soon realize your yard, with its beautiful mature trees or the shadow cast by your neighbor’s two-story house, just doesn’t get that…
Ever look out your window at a frosty landscape and think your gardening dreams have to be put on ice until spring? I’ve been there. For years, I assumed that living in a place where winter means business meant my herb garden was destined for a sad, seasonal existence. I pictured sad, frozen little plant…
I think we can all agree that there are two types of coriander (or cilantro, if you prefer) in this world. There’s the vibrant, fragrant, almost electric-green bunch you pick fresh from a garden, and then there’s that sad, slightly wilted plastic-bagged version from the grocery store that seems to turn into green slime the…
There’s something incredibly satisfying about stepping out into your garden and snipping off a few fresh basil leaves. The scent alone is enough to transport you to a sunny Italian kitchen, ready to whip up a fresh pesto or top a Caprese salad. But if you live in a place where summer means relentless heat…
There’s a certain magic in stepping out into your garden, snipping off a few sprigs of fresh rosemary and thyme, and bringing that incredible aroma into your kitchen. I do it all the time. But what happens when your herb garden goes into overdrive and you have more fragrant goodness than you can possibly use?…
There’s something incredibly satisfying about stepping out your back door to snip fresh herbs for dinner. I remember my first attempt at an herb garden. It was a chaotic mix of everything I could find at the local nursery, planted with more enthusiasm than knowledge. The result? A tangled mess where some plants thrived and…
I remember my first herb garden. It was a chaotic little patch of dirt where I threw some seeds and hoped for the best. To my absolute shock, things actually grew. The parsley exploded into a vibrant green bush, and the oregano went wild, creeping over the edges of its designated space. But then came…
I remember the first time I tasted a Thai curry made with fresh lemongrass. The bright, citrusy zing was a world away from the dried, dusty stuff I’d found in stores. That flavor got me hooked, and I knew I had to grow my own. The problem? I live in a place where winter means…
It all started with a sad-looking basil plant. I had visions of endless pesto, caprese salads, and fragrant garnishes. Instead, I had a pot of droopy, yellowing leaves that looked like they had given up on life. My crime? I thought more water equaled more love. As it turns out, my basil was basically drowning…