Learn how to dry or freeze you basil harvest. Herbs are a beautiful and tasty addition to any garden. They do well in poor soil, and they can also attract pollinators. Frequent herb harvesting is ...

Freeze fresh herbs for later use? Great idea, but tender basil, mint, parsley and cilantro need special care. Wash, dry and spread in a metal pan to freeze. Store in freezer bags. They will be limp ...

Here’s how to save your harvest before the cold kills your herbs. Then you'll have homegrown herbs to use in soups, stews, ...

Storing your herbs flat in the freezer is one of the best ways to preserve their flavors and make them easy to use for months to come. I’m a big fresh herb gal. Cilantro on salads, dill in yogurt ...

FARGO -- My basil plants are still seedlings, but I know that soon I'll have an abundance of leafy greens. A blog called "The Bitten Word," written by a foodie couple in Washington, D.C., breaks down ...

Fact: there is no such thing as too much basil. Easily one of the most versatile herbs in your garden, the mighty basil plant is a staple in cuisines around the world. You can stir-fry it with ...

QUESTION: I have an abundance of fresh basil this year. Is it possible to freeze fresh basil? —Peggy Moon, Sterling Heights ANSWER: Yes, you can freeze fresh basil leaves, but they just need a little ...

We all love seeing fresh herbs coming up in our garden and enjoying the scents as we pluck stems off the plant. Once we're in the kitchen, though, many of us take pause: How do you cut fresh basil?