For thousands of years, herbs have been used in food preparation and for medicinal purposes. How did those ancient herb enthusiasts preserve their herbs? They dried them. Drying is the best method for ...

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Herbs can grow in abundance, which can be a blessing for gourmands. But while basil, cilantro, dill and mint can elevate any dish to new heights, even the most prolific cook can struggle to use up the ...

Stacy Tornio has authored more than 15 books about animals, nature, and gardening. She is a master gardener and master naturalist. Drying your own herbs is a quick and easy skill that, once learned, ...

The Homesteader’s Herbal Companion (Lyons Press, 2018) by Amy K. Fewell helps beginners and experts alike make the most of their homegrown herbs. This guide takes readers through the basics of using ...

Drying herbs from your garden is a satisfying, fun way to enjoy the bright flavors of summer throughout the year. You can preserve your herbs by drying them with tools you already have at home. There ...

The aroma and flavor of fresh herbs provide a culinary delight, but dried herbs are used more often because of their convenience. Drying herbs removes so much moisture that 8 ounces of fresh herbs ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley Farmers and Gardeners! Finally, a good dose of moisture hit the valley as we received some much-needed rain this week. Although we are late in the growing season, this will ...

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If you have a garden or shop regularly at a farmers' market, it's not long before you start wishing you could have fruits and vegetables at their seasonal peak all the time. Like, say, January. Many ...