National Herb Day (1st Saturday in May)

This will show you why growing herbs in your garden for National Herb Day will enhance your life by adding zip to your recipes, crafts and, adding beauty to your home.

If you prefer to source some of your food a little closer to home, you might be surprised to find out that no matter where you live, there is an abundance of edible greenery free for the picking. On National Herb Day, here are five easy ways to start urban foraging in your neighborhood today.

Basil is one of the hardiest and easiest to grow herbs for the summer garden. On National Herb Day, learn all about how to prune basil to get the biggest harvest in the neighborhood! Whether in a container or in your actual garden, basil can produce an amazing harvest with just one plant.

While it’s nice to have a well-stocked spice cabinet, some common herbs are better to use fresh than dried. For National Herb Day, let’s have a look at fresh basil, chives, cilantro, dill, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, and thyme and see what they can do for your plant-based dishes. You’ll find plenty of links to recipes here, too.

For National Herb Day, learn all about making herbal decoctions. They’re similar to herbal infusions, but typically using the heartier pieces of plants like the roots and seeds.

Herbs in Italian cooking have been used since ancient times. From the aromatic basil in traditional dishes to the rosemary and oregano that Italian cooks, these fresh herbs define the flavor profiles of Italian cuisine. While many grocery stores offer these herbs in dried form, nothing compares to using fresh, vibrant herbs to create your own seasoning blends, like homemade Italian seasoning, ensuring that Italian food remains true to its rich heritage. Learn how on National Herb Day!

Want to keep basil fresh (and parsley, too) in your kitchen for National Herb Day without having it in dirt? It’s easy and if you like, you can plant it in a pot or outside, later, too!

The thing with herbs is that they do not grow year round outside (even in zone 9) and they are not always ready at the same time complimentary vegetables are ready. For National Herb Day, learn about the several different ways to preserve herbs. You can decide how to preserve them based on how you are going to use that herb.

For National Herb Day, learn how to increase your herb garden size and harvest by learning how to divide herbs for replanting. 

Loose-leaf teas and expensive organic blends of tea are all the rage, but did you know there’s a cheaper (and more fun!) alternative? Most of the popular herbs used for herbal teas (better known as tisane) are actually a breeze to grow at home. On National Herb Day, learn about homegrown herbal tea blends, which are infinitely more fresh - that means more flavor as well as better health benefits.

On National Herb Day, learn about how to dry basil leaves so you will have some when autumn rolls around.

Herbs are much easier to grow than many houseplants. It’s really true. All you need is a sunny, warm place and containers large enough for your plants to grow. For National Herb Day, read all about the argument for herbs.

Are you looking for a natural way to freshen up your home and add some delicious flavors to your cooking for National Herb Day? Look no further than indoor herb gardening! In this blog post, we’ll explore the best-smelling herbs to grow indoors and share some tips for cultivating and using them.

Fresh herbal tea can have a fantastic impact on your health and well-being. Fresh herbs can be brewed into an uplifting hot or cold tea. An all-rounder fresh herbal tea recipe included for you to make on National Herb Day.

What to do with leftover herbs? Have you ever purchased a bunch of fresh herbs, used just a small amount in a recipe, and then had the rest go bad? For National Herb Day, here are handfuls of options for delicious ways to use up the herbs leftover in your fridge.

Thyme is a versatile herb and a must-have in the kitchen. Its subtle flavor is perfect for seasoning a wide variety of foods such as meats, stews, vegetables, soups, and salad dressing. And you you can even make thyme tea for National Herb Day. If you have ever wondered what thyme tastes like and what to do with it, read on because you will find out about this popular herb.

If you love cooking with fresh culinary herbs, you will love how easy growing herbs indoors can be on National Herb Day. There is nothing like cutting your fresh herbs to add to your recipes! Here are some favorite fresh herbs you can grow indoors in your kitchen window!

Learn how to dry the lavender that you harvest from your garden on National Herb Day. This is perfect for using in crafts such as scented sachets.

On National Herb Day, lread about these 5 simple tips to have a convenient kitchen herb garden that you will enjoy using in your recipes!

Why let the yard garden have all the fun on National Herb Day? Create a pretty container tabletop herb garden that’s perfect for any place outdoors!

There is nothing quite like the flavor that fresh herbs add to dishes. Take your home cooking to the next level on National Herb Day with this collection of cooking herbs that you can grow right in your backyard garden.

Which herbs are safe and which ones are toxic? For National Herb Day, learn what happens when dogs eat herbs and when to call your veterinarian.

For National Herb Day, learn how to prep and store cilantro to keep it fresh for an extra week! Cilantro can quickly rot in the refrigerator as it's a delicate, soft herb.

Oregano is a versatile culinary herb! For National Herb Day, learn everything you need to know about this amazing herb and how you can use it in your daily cooking.

Herbs have been used for centuries as natural remedies for various ailments and conditions. For National Herb Day, learn about one of the most common uses for herbs: to treat insect bites and stings, such as wasp stings.

Preserve your harvest by learning how to freeze mixed fresh herbs and garden greens on National Herb Day! Find out what herbs you can include, and what you should leave out, so you can stash your freezer with a nutritious and flavorful Italian-inspired herb mix that can be used in lots of recipes. This method of freezing garden herbs can be prepared in less than 30 minutes!

Fresh dill, with its delicate leaves and irresistible aroma, holds the power to transform ordinary dishes into extraordinary culinary experiences. With the proper knowledge learned on National Herb Day, you will be able to prep, store and cook dill to best preserve its flavor and texture.

Drying your herbs by dehydrating them in your air fryer is ideal because it doesn't heat up the house (like the oven does) when it's hot, especially if you don't have air conditioning. It's also a convenient way to dry herbs, as it doesn't tie up your oven. Learn how on National Herb Day!

Learn all about growing your own herbs and the health benefits of fresh herbs on National Herb Day. Growing herbs is easy and adds incredible fresh flavour and a nutritional boost to your meals.

Mint is a widely used culinary herb that’s known for its fresh perky taste in foods and drinks. It’s also known for its medicinal properties and health benefits like improved digestion, relief from nausea, and possible weight loss. For National Herb Day, learn all about mint!

A very common Caribbean herb, especially in Trinidad and Tobago is chadon beni. On National Herb Day, learn what this herb looks like, tastes like, and the best uses.

Cilantro is the true love/hate food, so for National Herb Day, learn about the substitutes for cilantro you can use instead!

Common culinary herbs also convey gentle medicine, traditionally used for purposes that range from stomach upset and headaches to colic and liver ailments. On National Herb Day, here are ten common culinary herbs - learn how to use them and their medicinal qualities.

Herbes de Provence is a very delicious herb blend that can easily be found in most pantries, and in stores too! But if you're out on National Herb Day, then perhaps you will need some herbes de Provence substitutes to make your meals and snacks!

Have lots of herbs from your garden, but not sure the best way to preserve them? It’s easy to freeze fresh herbs for easy storage and use in recipes later on. Learn how for National Herb Day!