Herbs
How to Keep Cilantro From Bolting (and What to Do When It Does)
Cilantro bolts in heat and long days. Sow in early spring and late summer, repeat every 2 to 3 weeks, give afternoon shade, and grow slow-bolt varieties.
September 13, 2026
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Why Is My Basil Turning Yellow? 5 Causes and Fixes
Basil plant turning yellow? Tell downy mildew, wet roots, low nitrogen, high soil pH and cold nights apart by the pattern of yellowing, then apply the matching fix.
September 13, 2026
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Best Grow Lights for Starting Herbs Indoors in Winter
Which grow light type suits winter herb seedlings, how high to hang it and how many hours to run it, with lamp distances and timer settings from extension sources.
July 9, 2026
Buying guide Herbs
Best Herb Garden Kits for Beginners: What to Look For
How to choose a beginner herb garden kit: 6 to 8 hours of sun or a built-in light, a 4-inch-deep pot with drainage, and easy herbs such as basil and chives.
July 9, 2026
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Best Herb Scissors for Harvesting: Snips vs Pruners
How to choose herb harvesting scissors. Compare snips, micro-tip shears and bypass pruners by stem type, plus where to cut and how to keep blades clean.
July 9, 2026
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Best Indoor Herb Garden for a Kitchen Windowsill
Choose an indoor herb garden for a kitchen windowsill by light: plain pots, self-watering planters or hydroponic pods, and the herbs that suit each window.
July 9, 2026
Buying guide Herbs
Best Pot for Mint: Size, Depth and Material for Containers
The best pot for mint is 12 to 16 inches wide and holds 2 to 5 gallons. Compare materials, see how deep a buried pot has to go, and stop mint escaping the container.
July 9, 2026
Herbs
Companion Planting Herbs for Pest Control: What Really Works
A chart of herbs that deter pests in the vegetable garden, with the crop to pair each with. Covers dill, cilantro, basil and thyme, and what to plant with brassicas.
July 9, 2026
Herbs
Fresh vs Dried Herbs: Substitution Ratios and When to Use Each
The fresh to dried herb conversion is 3 to 1: 1 tablespoon fresh equals 1 teaspoon dried. See the full conversion chart, timing and storage for each form.
July 9, 2026
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Herb Seeds vs Starter Plants: How to Choose for Your Garden
Start basil, dill and cilantro from seed. Buy rosemary, lavender, thyme, mint and French tarragon as plants. A herb-by-herb table shows the reason for each.
July 9, 2026
Herbs
How to Dry Herbs: Air-Drying vs Dehydrator vs Oven
How to dry herbs three ways. Air-dry sturdy herbs in bundles, run a dehydrator at 95 to 115°F for basil and mint, and keep an oven under 180°F.
July 9, 2026
Herbs
How to Pinch Basil So It Doesn't Bolt or Flower Early
Pinch basil above the second set of leaves once it has six, then repeat on every branch that reaches six to eight leaves. Steps, timing and what to do with buds.
July 9, 2026