We're still drowning in herbs, but we know our time is limited before the changes in temperatures and reduction in daytime sunlight stuns these plants (both perennials and annuals) into their ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Wondering what to do with that abundance of garden-fresh herbs you've carefully tended? No worries. You can dry or freeze fresh ...

Fresh herbs can turn a weeknight supper into a masterpiece. Here's proof: Make a paste of chives, fresh rosemary, garlic and olive oil, and rub it into a pork roast the night before you roast it. How ...

For the novice (and experienced) gardener, fresh herbs are a worthy addition to a vegetable garden. Most of them are well-adapted to Southern California’s Mediterranean climate and can become quite ...

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, ...

Freeze-drying, also known as lyophilization, is a form of dehydration. Food is first frozen, then dried under pressure to remove its water content. It is widely believed that freeze-drying is the best ...

As the popularity of at-home freeze drying continues to grow, so do questions about its safety. Once primarily a commercial food preservation technique, freeze drying has made its way into homes, with ...