Vegetable Walnut Quick Bread

Photo by Rachael Brugger In a world where once summer hits, zucchini bread seems to be the only logical use for the summer squash piling up on the counter, I love the way this vegetable quick bread turns the usual on its head. Quick breads are so often sweet, even when made with overgrown zucchini, […]

Healthy Hens

  Photo by iStockphoto/Thinkstock Herbs and garlic can help keep your flock in fine shape. Poultry are susceptible to a dismaying variety of diseases and health problems caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites, nutrient deficiencies and other factors. Marek’s disease, infectious coryza and Newcastle disease are just a few of the nasty illnesses circulating the bird […]

Pruning Herbs

Use our Green Thumb advice for pruning herbs in your garden.

Growing Sage

Sage grows well in warm climates without much water.

Herb-centric Recipes

From basil to thyme, nature’s zest is more than a sideshow. Try some of our online recipes using your favorite backyard flavorings to change up your summer meals.

Homemade Elderberry-Herb Cold Syrup

Don’t let a cold get the best of you this winter. Use this simple herbal syrup to prevent colds and help recover from them faster.