Basil thrives in containers because it likes the warmth, and pots are great at retaining the day's heat. This is the best way to grow basil in northern or short-season climates. This common pizza and ...

There’s certainly nothing wrong with planting herbs directly in the ground, but we love using containers because you can move them around your yard or balcony. One of your herbs wants more sun? Simply ...

Is there anything more picturesque and charming than an old-fashioned herb garden? Fortunately, you don't need a sprawling yard to grow an assortment of delicious herbs. Many can thrive in pots and ...

Psssssst. Here’s a dirty little secret: For less than $20 and in less than one hour, you can create an instant herb garden that will allow you to snip fresh flavors and scents all summer for culinary ...

If you like what fresh herbs can do for your food, you’ll love having them at your fingertips. These Mason jar gardens are attractive, easy to make and small enough to fit on a kitchen windowsill.

“Complete Container Herb Gardening: Design and Grow Beautiful, Bountiful Herb-Filled Pots” by Sue Goetz ($26.99, Cool Springs Press): Readers will like this user-friendly, practical guide to creating ...

Start by growing herbs you like to use for seasoning food and beverages, making pesto or preserving. Include some with fragrance for a bit of aromatherapy. Make sure the plants you select will thrive ...

Beautiful, delicious, aromatic and self-sufficient, herbs represent a form of perfection in the garden. Culinary herbs are singularly suited to growing in pots and other containers — they love a dry, ...

As America downsizes, down-travels and down-spends this summer, simple domestic pursuits, such as container herb gardening, are beginning to look like a time-and-money-saving way to add interest to ...

If you like what fresh herbs can do for your food, you’ll love having them at your fingertips. These Mason jar gardens are attractive, easy to make and small enough to fit on a kitchen windowsill.