"I usually harvest oregano just before it starts to flower, as that’s when the leaves have the highest concentration of essential oils, which makes them taste the nicest," says says Tom Farmer ...

These tips on when and how to harvest oregano will ensure you pick the tastiest leaves. Like many other culinary herbs, oregano is easy to grow in garden beds or containers on a sunny windowsill.

Oregano prefers well-drained soil to avoid root rot and other diseases caused by excess moisture. Before planting, amend your garden bed with organic matter or compost to enhance drainage. If planting ...