If you've ever bought a basil plant from the grocery store only for it to die a week or two later, you're not alone. Keep your basil alive by doing this.

Pests in your home are annoying, and flies in the kitchen are especially distressful. There is a fresh herb you can grow that will repel insects.

There's nothing worse than a fly buzzing around your head when you're trying to relax in your home - but there are several ...

This fragrant culinary staple releases compounds when burned that mosquitoes absolutely hate, creating a natural barrier ...

How to make a herbal tea or tisane Generally you need either five fresh leaves or a sprig, 5cm (2 in) in length or 2 tsp of dried herb or 1 tsp of seed per cup of boiled water. Place them on a clean ...

Gardening provides you with a lot of benefits as well. Growing your own food gives you better-tasting produce, saves you ...