The quickest way to improve your culinary prowess is to use organic, home-grown ingredients. But if you don't have the outdoor space for a sprawling vegetable garden, growing herbs at home is a step ...

Gloved hands working in an herb garden - Westend61/Getty Images Growing mint from seeds can be an exercise in patience for any gardener, regardless of their experience level. The seeds themselves are ...

I had a craving for fresh mint. I wanted to toss it with sliced oranges, knead it into meatballs and steep it for tea, even though January is not mint’s time. The supermarket had it in little plastic ...

Add a bit of cool flavor to your beverages, meals and desserts this summer with homegrown mint. Try using peppermint leaves in fruit cocktails and ice cream. Add spearmint to your tea or use the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The quickest way to improve your culinary prowess is to use organic, home-grown ingredients. But if you ...