How did those ancient herb enthusiasts preserve their herbs? They dried them. Drying is the best method for preserving most herbs to retain their flavor and medicinal properties for future use.

If you’re wondering how to store fresh herbs, here are some tips — whether you have your own little herb garden or you b ...

The herbs from your garden are best when used fresh, but there are often more than you can use in one season. Here’s what to do.

If you've got a choice between dried or fresh herbs, you can use them almost interchangeably, with a few key adjustments to ...

1: Place the lettuce in a large bowl and cover with ice water. Let soak for 15 to 20 minutes to get crisp, then drain. Dry ...

I used to think these hooks were for meat, but now I suspect many were hammered into the wood to hang herbs and flowers to dry. At this time of year, both external doors to the room remain open for ...

Question: I’d like to do some things with my garden herbs this year, like make some gifts, etc., for the holiday. Can you give us some ideas of what to make? Answer: First, drying herbs is easy.

I play it safe (and easy) by freezing and drying herbs and produce rather than canning, which, if not done properly with specialized equipment and specific recipes, can result in food-borne illnesses.