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Fresh herbs to substitute for rosemary on a wooden plate.

Herbs to Substitute for Rosemary

Rosemary is a versatile herb that adds a distinct flavor to dishes. But if you don’t have any to hand, don’t worry, there are plenty of herbs that can be …

Basil and thyme growing in a terracotta pot.

Easiest Herbs to Grow From Seed

Rosemary cutting being taken from a plant in a wooden box.

What to do with Rosemary Cuttings?

Dried herbs in a white bowl.

11 Thyme Substitutes to Use in Your Cooking

Preparing ginger root for planting.

How to Grow Ginger From Root at Home

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Basil growing in a pot

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A small bay leaf tree in a pot.

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Chives grown from seed in a wooden pot

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Mint growing indoors in a pot.

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A freshly harvested sprig of rosemary.

Rosemary

Sage growing in a pot indoors from seed

Sage

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Growing herbs

Rosemary cutting being taken from a plant in a wooden box. What to do with Rosemary Cuttings? Cooking with herbs, Growing Herbs, Preserving Herbs, Rosemary
White basil flowers on a lush green basil plant. What to Do with Basil Flowers? Basil, Cooking with herbs, Growing Herbs
A gardener growing lavender in a garden. How to Grow Lavender Growing Herbs, Herbs
Pots of curly leaf and flat leaf parsley growing on a windowsill. Growing Parsley Indoors Growing Herbs, Parsley
An oregano plant growing in a white pot. How to Grow Oregano from Cuttings Growing Herbs, Oregano
Mint growing indoors in a pot. How to Grow Mint Indoors Growing Herbs, Mint
Repotting a mint plant grown from seed. How to Grow Mint From Seed (indoors and outdoors) Growing Herbs, Mint
Fish mint growing in a container Fish Mint Featured, Growing Herbs, Herbs
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Harvesting herbs

A bunch of freshly harvested flat leaf parsley on a white cloth. How to Harvest Parsley (without damaging the plant)
A bunch of freshly harvested cilantro with black herb scissors. How to Harvest Cilantro
A freshly harvested sprig of rosemary. How to Harvest Rosemary
Newly harvested bay leaves on a wooden board and in a glass jar. Harvesting Bay Leaves
A bunch of cut oregano on a wooden board with a knife. How to Harvest Oregano (without harming the plant)
Woman harvesting basil plant How to Harvest Basil

Storing herbs

Dried thyme leaves in a wooden spoon. How to Dry Thyme Featured, Preserving Herbs, Thyme
Oregano Pesto Cooking with herbs, Oregano, Preserving Herbs
Fresh thyme sprigs in a jar with water. How to Store Thyme Preserving Herbs, Thyme
Fresh mint stored in a glass jar. How to Store Mint Mint, Preserving Herbs
A wooden bowl of dried rubbed sage How to Dry Sage Preserving Herbs, Sage
Dried bay leaves spilling from a jar How to Dry Bay Leaves Bay, Herbs, Preserving Herbs
Basil flower head Basil Flower Vinegar Basil, Cooking with herbs, Preserving Herbs
dried parsley in a wooden spoon How to Dry Parsley Parsley, Preserving Herbs
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Cooking with herbs

Dried herbs in a white bowl. 11 Thyme Substitutes to Use in Your Cooking
A roll of rosemary butter on a wooden board. Rosemary Butter
Lemon dill butter in a roll of parchment. Lemon Dill Butter Recipe
White basil flowers on a lush green basil plant. What to Do with Basil Flowers?
Fresh herbs on grilled lamb chops. What Herbs Go With Lamb? Here’s 9 of the Best Herbs for Lamb
A bunch of fresh dill on a wooden chopping board. How to Use Dill in Cooking
A grilled pork chop with sage leaves. What herbs go with Pork? Here’s 10 of the best
Dried herbs on a white plate. Italian Seasoning Substitute
Roast chicken with fresh rosemary and lemon slices. Herbs That Go with Chicken
Basil and some other herbs that can be basil substitutes on a wooden board. Basil Substitute (Help! What can I substitute for basil in my recipe?)
Tarragon butter in a white bowl. How to Make Tarragon Butter
Minced garlic and cloves of garlic. Q&A: How Much Minced Garlic is One Clove?
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