A bunch of freshly harvested flat leaf parsley on a white cloth. How to Harvest Parsley (without damaging the plant) Parsley is a favorite fresh herb of many herb gardeners. It's also an easy herb to grow in your garden. Harvesting parsley, however, should be done in a particular way… READ MORE...

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The Kitchen Herbs is for anyone who loves cooking with fresh herbs. We are your one-stop shop for everything you need to get started, including a guide to growing, preserving, and cooking with herbs.

Basil growing in a pot Basil
A small bay leaf tree in a pot. Bay Leaf Tree
Chives grown from seed in a wooden pot Chives
A mint cutting Mint
Fresh rosemary in a container with paper towels. Rosemary
Sage growing in a pot indoors from seed Sage

Growing herbs

White basil flowers on a lush green basil plant. What to Do with Basil Flowers? Here’s 8 Ideas to Try Basil, Cooking with herbs, Growing 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
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
A person picks mint leaves of a mint plant on a shelf Growing Mint From Seed Indoors 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
Fresh mint stored in a glass jar. How to Store Mint Mint, Preserving Herbs
Fresh chives in a mason jar. How to Store Chives Chives, Preserving Herbs
Dried dill weed on a spoon. Drying Dill Dill, 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

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? Here’s 8 Ideas to Try
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
Oregano Pesto
Dried herbs in a white bowl. Thyme Substitutes – What to Substitute for Thyme in your recipe (fresh or Dried)
A roll of rosemary butter on a wooden board. Rosemary Butter
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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Rosemary cutting being taken from a plant in a wooden box. How to Grow Rosemary From Cuttings Done the right way, planting rosemary cuttings is a great way to propagate a new plant. If you are wondering… READ MORE...
Fresh parsley stored in a jar of water. How to Store Parsley Parsley is a popular herb that can be used in many different dishes. However, storing it can be a bit… READ MORE...
Sprigs of thyme on a wooden board. How to use Thyme in Cooking If you're looking to add a little something extra to your cooking, thyme may be the perfect ingredient. This versatile… READ MORE...
Mint cuttings on white background with scissors. How to Grow Mint from Cuttings If you love the taste of fresh mint in your mojitos (or any other recipe!) you may be interested in… READ MORE...
A block of herb butter, sliced on a wooden board. How to Make Herb Butter (from any fresh herbs) Butter tastes great, but herb butter tastes really great! If you have been wondering how to make herb butter, read… READ MORE...
A gardener growing lavender in a garden. How to Grow Lavender Lavender is a beautiful, fragrant herb that is perfect for any garden. Growing lavender is easy and only requires a… READ MORE...
Fresh thyme sprigs in a jar with water. How to Store Thyme If you're lucky enough to have a bumper crop of thyme (or if you've bought too much at the market),… READ MORE...
Hands harvesting mint with a pair of red herb scissors. How to Harvest Mint Without Damaging the Plant Mint is an easy-to-grow herb that can be used in a variety of dishes and drinks. However, when harvesting mint,… READ MORE...
Fish mint growing in a container Fish Mint Fish mint is a culinary herb used in many Asian cuisines, and also an invasive weed. Find out what to… READ MORE...