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Ann McCarron

A close-up shot of a person in the process of picking fresh aromatic herbs, showcasing how to harvest sage

Herbs

How To Harvest and Store Sage

Knowing how to harvest sage without damaging the plant is essential. This gives you the freshest herbs to harvest and keeps the rest of the plant healthy for continued growth. We'll explain the ins and outs of this important process!

A close-up shot of a unique blue colored flowers showcasing a growing borage

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Borage

When growing borage as a pollinator attraction, you can also use it as a mild, cucumber-flavored edible herb. It has pretty blue flowers that adds to a flower garden, too. Ann McCarron shares our top growing tips and care for borage.

An area covered in Pimpinella anisum plants, with some pieces appearing to have lovely white flower clusters placed somewhere with warm sunlight

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Anise

The anise plant produces aniseed, tasty seeds with a hint of licorice-like flavor. Growing this herb at home keeps you stocked up! In this guide, you'll learn everything you need to know about growing and harvesting this tasty plant.

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Garlic Chives

The flat leaves of garlic chives and their tasty chive scapes are both widely used in Asian cooking. They are easy to grow and very versatile for various dishes. Ann McCarron will cover all you need to know to grow and care for these alliums in this guide.

A close-up shot of a developing crop called fennel

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Fennel

Whether you're craving its anise-like fronds or its crunchy bulb, growing fennel is the best way to guarantee a good supply. There are two kinds of fennel, the perennial herb used for leaves and seeds and the annual bulb used as a vegetable. Ann McCarron will go through the steps to growing the best fennel.