CLOSE YOUR EYES and smell a leaf of mint. For mainstream varieties the identification is as obvious as a scratch-and-sniff sticker. Dig a little deeper into the culinary world, though, and different ...

(AP) - With Valentine's Day coming up, thoughts naturally turn to chocolate. How nice it would be for gardeners to give their beloved a living, growing, chocolate expression of affection. Alas, ...

Having an endless supply of fresh mint to add to your cooking is not that difficult, as the herb can easily be grown indoors. Mint grows extremely well in pots — which is great news because it can be ...

"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 ...