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Growing Kitchen Herbs: Grow Herbs in a Kitchen Herb Garden

by Roxie

Pots of basil, parsley, chives and rosemary on a sunlit kitchen counter beside a chopping board

Grow kitchen herbs that last: match each culinary herb to your light, get soil and watering right, prune for bushy plants, and keep fresh herbs by the stove.

Companion planting for herbs: which herbs pair well

by Roxie

A small suburban herb bed with basil, parsley, rosemary, thyme, mint, and oregano in late summer sun

Companion planting for herbs, explained in plain language. Which herbs grow well together, which pairs to avoid, and how to lay out an herb bed.

How to Grow Sweet Basil at Home: From Seed to Harvest

by Roxie

A bushy sweet basil plant in a terracotta pot on a sunlit kitchen garden bench, broad medium green leaves on a square stem

Learn how to grow basil at home, from seed to harvest. Sun, soil, water, pruning, and the easiest ways to keep this herb productive all season.

How to Store Rosemary: Fresh, Frozen, Dried, and Infused Methods

by Roxie

Fresh rosemary sprigs beside a glass jar of dried leaves and a small bowl of salt on a wooden kitchen counter

Learn how to store rosemary with fridge, freezer, drying, and infusion methods. Keep fresh sprigs for weeks and dried leaves for a full year.

Oregano Companion Plants: What to Grow With Oregano

by Roxie

Flowering oregano in the foreground with thyme, basil, and a tomato cage in the same kitchen garden bed

Find the best oregano companion plants for a healthy garden. Learn which herbs, vegetables, and flowers thrive near oregano, plus which plants to keep apart.

Chives recipes that make the most of a small handful

by Roxie

A generous pile of just-cut chives beside a stick of softened butter, a small bowl of sour cream, and a few eggs on a wooden cutting board

Practical chives recipes for everyday cooking, from scrambled eggs and compound butter to creamy dips, simple pasta, and easy ways to use up a big bunch.

Best Soil for Growing Herbs: Potting Mix, Drainage, and Garden Beds

by Roxie

Potting bench with terracotta pots of sweet basil and rosemary next to a burlap bag of organic soil conditioner

Discover the best soil for growing herbs in containers, raised beds, and in-ground gardens. Learn how to mix potting soil, improve drainage, and balance pH.

Herb Garden Care Tips: Guide to Growing Herbs

by Roxie

Lush culinary herb garden with sweet basil, rosemary, and parsley growing in terracotta containers and raised beds in sunny morning light

Keep your herb garden healthy and productive with practical herb garden care tips covering sunlight, watering, soil, pruning, and harvesting.

Delightful Fresh Dill Recipes for Sauces, Salads, and Mains

by Roxie

A rustic culinary tabletop spread with dishes prepared using fresh dill, including creamy tzatziki, pan-seared salmon, crisp cucumber salad, and pickled cucumbers

Explore practical fresh dill recipes to brighten everyday cooking, from creamy sauces and crisp salads to pan-seared salmon and quick pickles.

Growing herbs in containers: a complete guide for small spaces

by Roxie

A sunny kitchen windowsill with terracotta and glazed ceramic planters holding basil, parsley, thyme, and chive in morning light

Practical guide to growing herbs in containers on patios, balconies, and windowsills, with tips on pots, soil, watering, sun, and the easiest herbs to start with.