Just before dinnertime, Bob Westerfield realizes that dinner needs a little something. He opens his back door and grabs a handful of cilantro, basil or oregano from his backyard garden. True, ...

A pureed herb mix is good to have on hand in the summer. You can add extra olive oil to it and use it as a sauce for chicken, fish, pork or almost anything. An added spoonful brings extra life to a ...

Imagine cooking and eating without fresh herbs. It would be perfectly possible, but oh, it would be dull. Think of eating a piece of warm focaccia that lacked the uplift of rosemary. Or consider ...

NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) — When I'm trying to talk anyone into becoming first time gardeners, I usually suggest growing some kitchen herbs. Most basic herbs are easy to grow and great to use in your ...

With our holiday season in full swing, harvesting the edibles from the garden is not just for use in meal preparation. Think decorating, preserving and blending your own seasoning. Here are some ideas ...

“Grow herbs,” said the girl at the nursery helpfully to the customer standing next to me. “Herbs don’t need watering. They just look after themselves.” Like heck, they do! Okay, most of the herbs we ...