When Karen Washington, a food activist and farmer, recalls holiday meals with her family, one herb stands out: thyme. “What’s a Thanksgiving turkey without thyme?” she asks. And even at other times of ...

Many spices come in the form of seeds including mustard, coriander and dill. Once these plants bloom, they produce their seeds — which needs to be harvested during a certain window of time. Greer ...

You don’t need a backyard to grow your own spices. A sunny balcony is more than enough to create a mini spice garden that ...

Herbs and spices can elevate your meals from plain to a family favorite. But here's a warning: A Consumer Reports investigation found potentially harmful heavy metals in some popular spices. Here's ...

In most kitchens, spices are a common feature. One may have an ample collection or simply stock the basics. However, did you know some spices can actually be grown at home? A lot of spices travel long ...