Basil, mint and thyme are just a few of the herbs that grow fast and furious in a windowsill garden. Easy to plant and even easier to add to recipes, herbs can be eaten fresh or dried, and frozen in between.
Fresh herbs add a burst of flavor to cooked dishes, salads and even drinks. Acclaimed chef, Jaime Oliver shares some great tips on preparing and using fresh herbs in this easy-to-understand video.
ABC’s The Chew, a popular foodie talk show, explains how to dry herbs for use in recipes through the fall and winter.
The Garden Girl, Patti Moreno, shares how to freeze fresh herbs so you can add them to your meals all year ‘round.
Do you need to start from scratch next year? The experts at eHow give a step by step tutorial on creating an indoor herb garden.
What are you going to do with your herbs this year? Share your tips and recipes with the GEC community on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.