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Month: July 2026

7 Marjoram Recipes to Cook Fresh or Dried

by Roxie
Overhead flat-lay of a roasted chicken with marjoram, lemon, garlic, and a ramekin of herb butter on a cloth

From roast chicken to marjoram butter, these marjoram recipes put fresh or dried marjoram to work in dishes worth cooking again.

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8 fresh mint recipes for drinks, salads and desserts

by Roxie
Overhead flat-lay on a rustic wooden table with a glass pitcher of mint limeade, a bowl of cucumber and red onion salad, loose mint sprigs and halved limes

Put a thriving mint plant to good use with 8 fresh mint recipes, from limeade and pea soup to a no-bake dessert, plus tips on picking, storing and cooking with mint.

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How to Harvest Rosemary: Prune a Rosemary Plant Without Killing It

by Roxie
A gloved gardener cutting a rosemary stem with pruners beside a mature bush, a basket of cut sprigs nearby

Learn how to harvest rosemary, prune a rosemary plant, and keep it growing. Includes the best time to cut, storage, drying, and freezing tips.

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How to Harvest Mint: Best Time, Cutting and Storage

by Roxie
A gardener cutting a stem from a potted mint plant with red pruners, a basket of cut mint alongside

Learn how to harvest mint at the right time, cut stems for a bushy herb plant, and store fresh leaves for the best flavor.

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Annual Herbs: How to Grow, Harvest, and Use Them

by Roxie
A sunny raised-bed herb garden with basil, dill in flower, cilantro, and blue borage, a wicker harvest basket and hand tools on the gravel path beside it

Learn which annual herbs to grow, how they differ from perennials, and practical tips for planting, harvesting, and using fresh herbs.

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Facts about Culinary Herbs: A Guide to Cooking with Them

by Roxie
A collection of fresh culinary herbs arranged on a wooden cutting board including flat-leaf parsley, sweet basil, thyme, rosemary, chives, and spearmint

A culinary herbs guide: the most common culinary herbs, what each one tastes like, which dishes each one suits, and how to use them in everyday cooking.

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7 Anise Recipes for Cookies, Biscotti, and Savory Dishes

by Roxie
Anise seed, whole star anise, orange zest, and a plate of glazed anise cookies arranged on a light kitchen surface

Make the most of anise with seven practical recipes, including soft cookies, orange biscotti, crackers, cake, pears, and savory dishes.

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How to Store Lavender to Keep It Fresh and Fragrant

by Roxie
Harvested English lavender stems bundled on a rustic wooden table beside glass storage jars and vintage brass snips

Learn how to store lavender after harvest to protect its essential oils. Follow practical steps to hang dry bundles, strip buds, and seal them in airtight jars.

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Are Herb Growing Machines for You?

by Roxie
A six-pod countertop hydroponic herb garden with parsley, thyme, and basil growing under an LED hood on a warm kitchen counter

A practical look at countertop herb growing machines like Aerogarden, Click and Grow, Gardyn, and Lettuce Grow. Who they suit and when pots do better.

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Lemon Basil Recipes: Pesto, Chicken and 4 More Fresh Ideas

by Roxie
A bundle of fresh lemon basil on a rustic wooden table beside a bowl of green pesto, a glass of pale lemonade and a halved lemon

Try six lemon basil recipes, from pesto and pasta to chicken, orzo salad, lemonade and cookies, plus tips on flavor, swaps and keeping it fresh.

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