From carryout to leftover storage, the convenience of plastic food containers is undeniable. Considering how much plastic waste is created every year, it seems a shame to throw away containers that ...

Growing herbs in containers is best for a variety of reasons. They're easier to maintain and won't overtake other plants in your garden. Rather than cultivating herbs directly in the ground alongside ...

When you've finished eating the cheese, transfer the lid to a canning jar and you'll have an excellent herb container. My husband and I discovered those plastic shaker tops from Parmesan cheese ...

Spring brings a patch of bluebonnets to Beth and Jim Murphy's garden. In late summer, dancing lady gingers flower in the shade and yard-long beans climb a string trellis in the sun. Brilliant yellow ...

Beautiful, delicious, aromatic and self-sufficient, herbs represent a form of perfection in the garden. Culinary herbs are singularly suited to growing in pots and other containers – they love a dry, ...

Keep your favorite herbs within easy reach for cooking and seasoning by growing them in containers. A few pots set by your door and grill or on the patio, deck or balcony make it easy to include some ...

Plastic containers can create the perfect environment for bacteria by trapping heat and moisture. Certain foods react with plastic in ways that can speed up spoilage or even release harmful chemicals.

When it comes to storage, odds are you have a collection of plastic containers on standby in your home. While these products make tough, cost-effective solutions, sometimes they're not the best for ...

When was the last time you used the entire container of fresh herbs you bought at the store? Never? Me, too. Every time a recipe calls for 1-2 tablespoons of freshly chopped sprigs, I head to a ...

When we've finished our condiments, spices, herbs, jams, and butters, most of us take the empty packaging straight to the trash. This is a big environmental problem. A leading cause of pollution, ...