We try not to play favorites when it comes to fresh herbs, but basil really makes us swoon. This pungent plant has sweet, tender leaves and an oh-so-subtle anise flavor that can brighten and balance ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Fragrant fresh herbs are one of the best things about summer. Whether you get them by the bunch at the farmers’ market or grow your own, it’s easy to find yourself with big aromatic bouquets of mint, ...

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 ...

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 ...

"Do it all again!" Gardener demonstrates genius hack to grow seemingly endless supply of fresh herbs: 'So useful' first ...

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?