Herbatorium - Page 18 of 27 - How to Grow and Use Herbs

How to grow an indoor herb garden that actually produces

August 25, 2026July 15, 2026 by Roxie

Five small terracotta pots of culinary herbs lined up on a sunlit kitchen windowsill

Learn how to grow an indoor herb garden with fresh herbs on hand year-round. Practical tips on light, water, soil, pots, and the easiest herbs to start with.

Simple Steps to Growing Herbs in the House

September 7, 2026July 15, 2026 by Roxie

Five small terracotta pots of basil, parsley, chives, thyme, and mint on a sunny kitchen windowsill

A practical guide to growing herbs in the house, from picking a sunny spot and choosing pots that drain, to watering, feeding, and harvesting through the year.

How to Store Parsley So It Stays Fresh

August 25, 2026July 14, 2026 by Roxie

Fresh flat-leaf parsley standing in a glass of water on a kitchen counter beside a paper towel

Learn how to store parsley so it stays fresh for one to two weeks in the fridge, plus practical methods for freezing and drying a large bunch for the pantry.

How to Harvest Thyme the Right Way

August 25, 2026July 13, 2026 by Roxie

A bushy common thyme plant in a sunny kitchen garden with a hand cutting a sprig above a healthy leaf node

A practical guide to harvesting thyme without killing the plant. When to cut, how much to take, where to snip for regrowth, and how to use or store the harvest.

Tips for Growing an Indoor Herb Garden

August 25, 2026July 13, 2026 by Roxie

Five potted culinary herbs (basil, parsley, mint, thyme, chives) in terracotta pots on a sunny kitchen windowsill with a ceramic watering can

Practical indoor herb garden tips on light, water, pots, and the herbs that thrive indoors. Pick your conditions first, then let the plants show you what they need next.

How to Grow Chili Peppers at Home

August 26, 2026July 12, 2026 by Roxie

Healthy mature chili plant heavy with green and red peppers in a 5 gallon terracotta pot on a sunlit stone patio

Learn how to grow chili peppers at home, from seed to harvest. Practical steps for choosing varieties, starting seeds, watering, feeding, and picking ripe pods.

How to grow chamomile: a practical guide to German and Roman chamomile

August 25, 2026July 11, 2026 by Roxie

German chamomile in full bloom in a sunlit herb garden bed

Learn how to grow chamomile at home, from seed to harvest. Covers German and Roman types, sunlight, soil, watering, common pests, and tea.

Sweet Recipes Using Horehound: Candy, Cordial, Tea, and Cold Brew

August 25, 2026July 11, 2026 by Roxie

Finished homemade horehound candy cut into amber squares on parchment paper over a walnut board, with a pinch pot of dried horehound leaves

Sweet horehound recipes for the kitchen: old-fashioned hard candy, a soothing honey cordial, hot sweet tea, and a cold infusion. Includes safety notes and storage tips.

How to Store Tarragon: 6 Reliable Methods for Fresh and Dried Use

August 26, 2026July 10, 2026 by Roxie

Mature French tarragon plant with narrow smooth lance-shaped dark-green leaves in soft morning daylight, freshly cut sprigs resting on a wooden cutting board

Learn how to store tarragon in the refrigerator, freezer, or dried. Six reliable ways to preserve fresh tarragon’s anise flavor for months.

How to Store Fresh Chamomile: Drying, Chilling, and Freezing

September 5, 2026July 9, 2026 by Roxie

A wicker basket of freshly picked chamomile and a sealed glass jar of dried flowers on a wooden counter in soft morning light

Keep picked chamomile fragrant: how long the flowers last, the best way to dry and seal them, freezing, shelf life, and the mistakes that cause mold.