Herb Basics

Ever wonder how to store cilantro in the refrigerator, and keep it fresh and green? It's common to buy a bunch of fresh cilantro, also called Chinese parsley, for a specific recipe, only to have...

Mint, sometimes called mentha, comes from a flowering plant. Mints are aromatic, perennial herbs used for culinary, medicinal and cosmetic purposes. Fresh mint is a preference among culinary chefs...

Edible ginger root is a common ingredient in many Asian and Indian dishes. Ginger root is available all year in the produce section of most grocery stores and can also be grown at home. Learn how...

Mint oil is sometimes used to flavor recipes, as well as to scent rooms. The most common plants used for mint oils include peppermint (Mentha piperita) and spearmint (Mentha apicata). While mint...

Yarrow, a perennial, drought-resistant herb with the tongue-twisting scientific name of Achillea Millefolium, is a versatile garden performer. Its propensity to spread makes it an attractive...

Fresh herbs are a delicious way to add flair to all sorts of meals, including pasta, sandwiches, soups and marinades for meat. You can find fresh herbs at the grocery store, but why not create a...

Anyone who enjoys cooking should master the art of using herbs. Fresh from the garden herbs add unbelievable flavor to home cooked foods, salad dressings, and teas. Marjoram, although related to...

Calendula, a member of the daisy family, is an annual bright yellow-orange herb. It is valued as an antiseptic and a healing agent when used on minor skin wounds. It's also been found to have...

Fresh herbs can be a terrific enhancement to your culinary creations. However, leafy and fronded herbs, such as parsley, cilantro, and dill,can pick up dirt and debris from their growing beds....