If a great recipe leaves you with leftover fresh herbs, don't leave them to wilt away in the fridge. A few minutes in the microwave can have them ready for long-term storage. Household tips and tricks ...

Don't let your herb garden bounty go to waste—dry your herbs to extend their life. Kerrick / Getty Images Herbs have been used for thousands of years to add flavor and color to all different types of ...

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, ...

When Karen Washington, a food activist and farmer, recalls holiday meals with her family, one herb stands out: thyme. “What’s a Thanksgiving turkey without thyme?” she asks. And even at other times of ...

Fresh herbs add flavour and fragrance to cooking, but they don’t always stay fresh for long. Drying them is a practical way to preserve their taste, and while the traditional method takes days, the ...

The herbs in our gardens still look like they are growing. Don’t let their look fool you. It’s time to take action now and here’s why. I think we Michigan gardeners always try to get the top-end yield ...

Storing‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ food to keep it fresh is not only a way to save money but also to reduce waste. With a couple of smart ...