We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Thyme is such a big part of what summer smells like for me. Ornamental versions thrive and spread among the paving stones on my garden path, and the fragrant aroma is present with every step. Culinary versions, like
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When I was growing up, parsley was just the frilly stuff sitting atop my entrée. The leaves that I flicked aside so I could enjoy the main course. Today, parsley is the most-used herb in my home kitchen. (Imagine that!) And now, I’m here to tell you why you should be growing it in your
When I was growing up, parsley was just the frilly stuff sitting atop my entrée. The leaves that I flicked aside so I could enjoy the main course. Today, parsley is the most-used herb in my home kitchen. (Imagine that!) And now, I’m here to tell you why you should be growing it in your
When it comes to the most easy-to-grow herbs. Chives and oregano are two that top the list. Mint also falls into this category, but it has a dark side, as well: It is one of the most difficult herbs to contain. The question here is not only how to grow it but also how to
Basil is the most perfect herb — especially when summer rolls around. I generously sprinkle it over caprese salads, top pasta with it, muddle it into Bloody Marys, and make sweet basil syrup for my sliced summer strawberries. And don’t even get me started about how liberally I toss freshly chopped basil on my pizza;