One of the best things about the late summer and fall garden is the bounty of herbs. Many herbs have been going strong all season, and they’re lush and beautiful as cold temperatures approach. Sadly, ...

For me, there’s a similarity between cooking with herbs and looking at art or listening to loud, fun music. Without those things, life is dull. Imagine your world with white walls, quiet rooms and ...

The best time to harvest herbs is in the morning, once any dew has dried. Herbs shouldn't be harvested in the afternoon, when the sun is strongest. Herbs lose antioxidants and flavorful essential oils ...

Regularly harvesting basil helps the plant stay bushy, healthy, and productive for a longer growing season. Pick leaves by gently pinching from the top down, which encourages fuller growth and ...

Sage (Salvia officinalis) is an aromatic, semi-woody perennial shrub that is an incredible addition to your garden or windowsill herb collection. This plant has a strong fragrance that keeps pests at ...

The Denver Botanic Gardens will harvest fresh herbs to be used in tonight’s cooking demonstration, “How to Cook With Aromatic Herbs,” at Le Central, 112 East Eighth Avenue, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.