It’s hard to believe the holiday season is almost here. Many of us will soon be planning elaborate meals and celebrations with friends and family. What better way to take your holiday cooking up a notch and impress your guests than with homegrown herbs?
Several herbs do well in Louisiana this time of year. If you visit your local garden center right now, you’re likely to find a plentiful selection of cool-season annual herbs such as dill, fennel, cilantro and parsley — along with perennial herbs like rosemary, sage, mint, oregano, chives and bay laurel (which is a small tree).