Herbatorium - Page 19 of 27 - How to Grow and Use Herbs

10 Tasty Recipes for Fresh or Dried Rosemary

August 25, 2026July 9, 2026 by Roxie

Fresh rosemary tied with kitchen twine beside lemon and flaky salt on butcher paper

Practical recipes for roasted potatoes, slow-baked chicken, focaccia, and shortbread built around rosemary. Pick the dish that matches what you have on hand.

How to Harvest Chamomile Correctly

August 26, 2026July 8, 2026 by Roxie

A wicker basket of freshly picked chamomile flowers on a sunlit kitchen counter beside a pair of small pruning snips

When and how to harvest chamomile for tea, including German and Roman chamomile. Practical timing, picking, drying, and storage steps.

Growing an Indoor Herb Garden: A Practical Guide

August 25, 2026July 7, 2026 by Roxie

Five small terracotta pots of basil, parsley, chives, mint, and rosemary on a bright south-facing kitchen windowsill

A practical guide to growing an indoor herb garden at home: pick the right herbs, set up pots and soil, manage light and water, and keep fresh herbs going all year.

Indoor Herb Gardening Tips: A Practical Guide for Beginners

August 26, 2026July 6, 2026 by Roxie

A bright kitchen scene with a small indoor herb garden of sweet basil, thyme, parsley, and chives on a sunny windowsill

Practical indoor herb gardening tips that cover light, water, pots, soil, temperature, and harvesting, so your kitchen herb garden grows well year round.

8 Vibrant Lemongrass Recipes: Soups, Marinades, and Stir-Fries

September 4, 2026July 6, 2026 by Roxie

A vibrant tabletop spread of cooked lemongrass dishes including yellow curry, grilled chicken, and fresh sliced lemongrass stalks

Discover easy lemongrass recipes, from aromatic Thai tom yum soup to grilled Vietnamese lemongrass chicken. Learn how to prepare and cook with fresh stalks.

How to Store Sweet Basil: Easy Ways to Keep Fresh Basil Flavorful

September 3, 2026July 5, 2026 by Roxie

Fresh sweet basil bouquet standing in a jar of water on a sunlit wooden kitchen countertop

Learn how to store sweet basil on the counter or in the freezer. Simple steps protect tender leaves, prevent blackening, and keep fresh basil flavorful for weeks.

How to Make Money Growing Herbs: A Practical Small-Scale Plan

September 4, 2026July 5, 2026 by Roxie

Small-scale herb grower arranging basil, rosemary, oregano, and chive plants for sale

Learn how to make money growing herbs with a practical plan for choosing crops, pricing products, finding buyers, and managing costs.

Best Chili Recipes: 5 Hearty Bowls Worth Savoring

August 25, 2026July 5, 2026 by Roxie

A heavy cast iron pot of beef and bean chili on a wooden table with a small bowl of shredded cheddar and a wedge of cornbread beside it

Five tested chili recipes from a home cook’s kitchen: classic beef, white chicken, vegetarian, turkey, and hands-off versions with toppings and sides.

Cooking with Garlic Chives: Practical Ways to Use a Mild Asian Herb

August 28, 2026July 5, 2026 by Roxie

A bunch of fresh garlic chives on a wooden board, showing flat blade-like leaves

Learn how to choose, store, prep, and cook with garlic chives. Covers eggs, stir-fries, dumplings, pancakes, sauces, and finishing uses.

How to grow perennial herbs in a home garden

September 3, 2026July 4, 2026 by Roxie

Sunlit corner of a home herb bed with rosemary, thyme, sage, oregano, chives, and a small pot of mint

Learn how to grow perennial herbs in a home garden. Covers reliable perennials, soil and sun needs, planting, harvesting, and overwintering for year-after-year harvests.