GYO Herbs

Create delicious, fresh dishes and natural medicines with homegrown herbs. Follow our tips and tricks for a flavorful home herb garden, no matter what your skill level.

How To Grow A Thanksgiving Herb Garden

Catherine Sherriffs

What’s your favorite part of a Thanksgiving feast? Whether it be the turkey, the stuffing, or the mashed potatoes, nobody can deny flavorful herbs elevate these savory dishes! Here are some of the best herbs to include in a holiday (or daily) meal and how to grow them in the outdoor or indoor garden. Sage…

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Three Easy Ways To Preserve Fresh Herbs For The Winter

From basil, oregano, and thyme, to mint, rosemary, and chives, herb gardens offer many health benefits and are a great way to add flavor to meals and beverages. As the colder weather creeps in, it’s a good idea to preserve some of your outdoor herbs so you can enjoy them all winter long!  Many people…
October 7, 2020
Catherine Sherriffs

How To Grow Vietnamese Coriander

You either love it, or you hate it. When it comes to cilantro, I add it to anything and everything; it’s rare when this delicious herb isn’t a part of my meal prep. So was I open to growing a variety in my herb garden that I had never tried before? Hell, yeah! Don’t mind…
July 26, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Four Amazing Herbs That Can Keep You Healthy This Flu Season

Every year, flu season hits hard, and unfortunately, washing your hands only does so much. That’s why it’s important to do everything you possibly can to keep your immune system strong and healthy. And when it comes to finding that extra boost, eating the right foods can be extremely beneficial, especially when it comes to…
November 5, 2018
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9 Herb Garden Plants to Try

Does one ever have a complete herb garden? In trying to locate someone not sold out of epazote seeds, I stumbled onto some interesting plants that are totally new to me. A couple of them are currently hot ticket flavors among trendsetting chefs. So, perhaps your herb garden is due for an update too. Pycnanthemum…
March 14, 2018
Tammy Clayton

BBQ Herb Garden: Growing Herbs for Grilling

Putting miles on the grill is all part of summer, as is the endless supply of fresh fruits and vegetables as the heat index climbs. And if you’re into growing your own, chances are there are some herbs in your garden too. But are you growing herbs for grilling and BBQ? It’s not too late…
June 21, 2017
Tammy Clayton