Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is rightfully listed among the herbs that are perfect for growing in your backyard garden. Its enduring popularity stems from its ease of growth coupled with the culinary, ...

Herb garden with fennel and other plants - Basieb/Getty Images Some herb pairs make the perfect garden companions, helping each other flourish or mutually protecting against pests. And then there's ...

Not every solution to garden pests comes in a spray bottle. One fragrant kitchen herb can help your mums stay bright and ...

Rosemary and thyme usually make people think of roast chicken or lamb chops—or possibly the Simon and Garfunkel song Scarborough Fair—but innovative research from scientists at the University of ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." In the introduction, de la Tour said she wrote the book “to translate the pleasing language [of flowers], ...

Imagine a common sprig of rosemary or sage gracing your roast chicken! Now, imagine that this modest herb may harbor a powerful ally in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Yes, that’s right. Recent ...

Lovers of Italian food may think they already know everything about oregano. The herb has long been a favorite to sprinkle over a pizza or stir into pasta sauce. But experts also say it can fight ...