Learn how to harvest thyme regularly to keep your plants fresh and prevent them from becoming woody. Thyme is a woody-stemmed ...

Editor's Note: For the best flavor from your fresh herbs, plan to harvest them in the morning before it gets hot and plants are stressed for water. Herbs also have more vibrant, fresher flavors ...

With many of the plants, such as echinacea, you can dig up the root ball, break it up, harvest what you need, and replant the rest. To dry the herbs, use racks made with fine mesh cloth.